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Menomonie Water Crisis Deepens | Eau Claire News
Over 25% of Menomonie residents are without water as city officials scramble to fix a crisis triggered by extreme heat and dry weather, causing plummeting water pressure since July 11. With no relief in sight until a new municipal well is completed in 2028, the city has imposed a strict irrigation ban through August 2026 — with fines for violators — and issued a precautionary boil water notice for all drinking, cooking, and hygiene uses. Public Works Director David Schofield apologized for the disruption, while crews race to find leaks and distribute bottled water to affected households…
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