Politics & Government

Waukesha Mulls Buying Water From Oak Creek

Oak Creek one of three possibilities to supply Waukesha with Lake Michigan water.

The city of Waukesha continues its efforts to obtain Lake Michigan water and is considering Oak Creek as a potential supplier, . 

Waukesha is looking to purchase from Milwaukee, Oak Creek or Racine as it applies to divert and return Great Lakes water, which needs the approval of all Great Lakes states, according to the report.

The next immediate step, however, is for the Waukesha Water Commission to recommend who will be on the water negotiation team.

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