Waukesha Water Utility held 11 open houses to get input on possible water supply pipeline routes from Milwaukee to Waukesha. This helped us identify routes that reduced construction impacts on residents. After months of analysis, we identified a preferred route and conducted further investigations in 2018. The preferred route will use existing rights-of-way and transportation corridors for most of its length. You can find maps and more information here.
A similar process was used to determine the route for the return flow pipeline from Waukesha to Franklin, where the treated water will enter the Root River.
Construction is expected to start in 2020 and be complete in 2023. Please check back for updates and sign up for our newsletter to stay informed on pipeline routes and construction plans.