Article: Water talks expanding; Brookfield joins Elm Grove in discussions of linking to Milwaukee's system

Brookfield may become the latest suburb to seek access to Lake Michigan water as it joins Elm Grove in talks about possible connections to Milwaukee's water system.

Meanwhile, New Berlin's utility committee on Tuesday discussed Mayor Jack Chiovatero's request to consider purchasing lake water from the Racine or Oak Creek water utilities as an alternative to expanded water service from Milwaukee.

Elm Grove officials forwarded a letter to Milwaukee Water Works this week, seeking to negotiate the costs to purchase Lake Michigan water and the details of system connections, village President Neil Palmer said.

Brookfield aldermen have asked city staff to join those negotiations to investigate ...

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