HALES CORNERS — Residents in the north end of Hales Corners have cleaner drinking water after months of construction to connect their homes to Milwaukee Water Works, following contamination from PFAS chemicals.

In 2023, PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, impacted nearly 200 homes connected to the Hales Happiness Water Trust. The trust and village decided to switch over to Milwaukee Water Works to ensure safe drinking water for families.

"We wanted to try to find a way to keep our kids safe," Hurkman said.

The project faced initial funding challenges because the Hales Happiness Water Trust is a private company, creating roadblocks for state loan applications. While waiting for approval, the village borrowed around $4.3 million to move the project forward.

Hales Corners residents are

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