THIS EDA LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AWARD TO THE SOUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION WILL HELP THE REGION BETTER PREPARE FOR JOB GROWTH AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT THROUGH A STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC DEMAND FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES IN THE VILLAGES OF POTOSI AND TENNYSON. WITH REGIONAL EMPLOYERS EXPANDING, VILLAGE LEADERS SAW THE VALUE IN STUDYING HOW BEST TO DELIVER KEY SERVICES NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. THE EDA-FUNDED STUDY WILL PROVIDE INSIGHTS INTO WHICH OPTIONS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER UPGRADES ARE COST-EFFECTIVE AND OFFER THE GREATEST IMPROVEMENT IN WATER AND WASTEWATER CAPACITY AND RESILIENCY FOR THE REGION.