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    The Town of Jackson pipeline spill

    The Town of Jackson pipeline spill page has been archived. If you have any questions about the Town of Jackson pipeline spill, please contact Issac Ross. For information about related topics please see:

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    What is a spill?

    A spill is a discharge of one or more hazardous substances into the environment. It is usually characterized as a recent occurrence with an acute risk. A spill requires immediate response and reporting. The person or entity that caused the spill or…

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    Background

    This is an overview of the city of Waukesha diversion application and review process. Flow chart for next steps on review of Waukesha application --> 2010 - Application and review The city of Waukesha submitted an application for use of Lake…

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    Permits review

    To implement the diversion of Lake Michigan water to the city of Waukesha (Waukesha), Waukesha must obtain all required federal, state and local permits and approvals. Waukesha has decided to obtain Lake Michigan water from the Milwaukee Water…

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    DNR and Regional review

    Regional Review The city of Waukesha's Great Lakes diversion application was conditionally approved by the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Council (compact council) on June 21, 2016. Waukesha's application was approved…

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    Compact Council review

    The city of Waukesha submitted an updated application for a Lake Michigan diversion in October 2013. The application asserts that Waukesha needs a new source of water to address water quantity and quality concerns. Waukesha sought an exception from…

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    Application 2010 and review

    The city of Waukesha submitted its original application for use of Lake Michigan water to the DNR in May 2010. The DNR began an extensive technical review, requested additional information and worked with the city on modifications to the application…

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    Application

    The City of Waukesha submitted a revised application for a Lake Michigan diversion in October 2013.

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    Wisconsin Foxconn Technology Group development project

    On Oct. 4, 2017, Foxconn announced it will be locating its first U.S. manufacturing facility in the village of Mount Pleasant in Racine County. The Foxconn Technology Group (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.. Ltd.) is a multinational electronics…

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    Switchboard Instructions, FAQ and Troubleshooting

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is in the process of transitioning systems from the current Web Access Management Systems (WAMS) user ID to the new MyWisconsin ID user ID. More information about the transition is available.DNR…

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