Rep. Steil Joins Village of Hales Corners Addressing Safe Drinking Water, PFAS Chemicals
Hales Corners, WI (June 13, 2025) – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil joined officials from the Village of Hales Corners for a water conversion project groundbreaking ceremony. The project addresses PFAS-related issues in a water system serving 188 homes. Congressman Steil was instrumental in helping resolve bureaucratic delays that had prevented the Village from obtaining loan funding.
Rep. Steil joins Village of Hales Corners officials at the groundbreaking for the Hales Happiness water conversion project.
“One of the most important roles I have as a member of Congress is helping cut through the red tape and deliver real results for Wisconsin families,” said Steil. “Safe, clean drinking water is critical for Wisconsin families, and I am thrilled to have been able to help the Village of Hales Corners make that a reality. This funding will not only help ensure families have access to critical infrastructure but will also reduce potential costs for Hales Corners residents by as much as $16,000 per household.”
Background:
In March of this year, the Village of Hales Corners reached out to Rep. Steil’s office for assistance with an issue involving PFAS chemicals in a water system that served 188 homes. It had been determined that water for these homes exceeded EPA levels and ultimately would exceed proposed new standards in Wisconsin.
The Village of Hales Corners had been trying to secure Safe Drinking Water Loan funding to address the problem but ran into roadblocks and bureaucratic delays stemming from issues in statutory interpretation under EPA rules.
The Village contacted Rep. Steil’s office, who worked with state and local government agencies to cut through the delays. Within days of getting involved, Rep. Steil’s office helped to resolve the issue.
As a result, the Village is now eligible for funding to ensure these 188 families will have affordable access to clean, safe drinking water.
The Village highlighted that the work of Congressman Steil’s office helped reduce potential costs for residents by 50%, or as much as $16,000 in potential fees.
A letter from the village to Congressman Steil’s office with additional background on the issue is located here.