Great Lakes supporters, environmentalists, proponents of good government planning, fishing enthusiasts, public health advocates, and the citizens of Southeast Wisconsin.
Of course, residents of the City of Waukesha, who need a safe and reliable supply of drinking water, will be the primary beneficiary. Residents of Milwaukee will also benefit from new revenues for the Milwaukee Water Works. But in a very real sense, every person who lives and works in the Great Lakes Basin area will gain from knowing that the Compact Council was able to balance the need for access to clean drinking water with the imperative to maintain environmental sustainability. Waukesha’s application proved that the Great Lakes Compact works. This ensures they will be protected for generations to come.