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Waukesha Water

Special | 7m 31s

UW Milwaukee researchers study possible alternative to Waukesha proposal.

In early December, Waukesha will release its formal request to divert Lake Michigan water to replace wells contaminated with radium. Such a diversion would be permitted under the Great Lakes Compact if there is no viable alternative water supply. In Wisconsin reporter Art Hackett discovered studies that point to a possible alternative which would not require a diversion.

11/26/2009 | Rating TV-G

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Waukesha Water

Special | 7m 31s

In early December, Waukesha will release its formal request to divert Lake Michigan water to replace wells contaminated with radium. Such a diversion would be permitted under the Great Lakes Compact if there is no viable alternative water supply. In Wisconsin reporter Art Hackett discovered studies that point to a possible alternative which would not require a diversion.

11/26/2009 | Rating TV-G

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