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The 2024 Water Quality Report is Now Available! Milwaukee Water Works is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable drinking water to the community. Every year, the utility conducts rigorous testing for substances like lead, PFAS, and other potential contaminants to ensure your water remains clean and safe.
Explore the 2024 Water Quality Report and see the results for yourself at milwaukee.gov/awqr.
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October 16, 2024 – In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) has submitted its Service Line Inventory to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This inventory is now publicly available here, demonstrating MWW's commitment to protecting public health, promoting transparency, and facilitating the replacement of lead service lines.
Notification Letters to Property Owners
Per the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, MWW sent service line material notification letters to all properties with lead pipe service lines or unknown pipe material service lines on November 12, 2024. These notifications provide important details about the health effects of lead and steps that can be taken to reduce lead in drinking water.
See the notification letters below for more information:
Notice of Confirmed Lead Service Line English | Español
Notice of Unknown Service Line Material English | Español
Water Meter Cover Water Meter Setting and Inlet Piping to Floor
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Due to the overwhelming response, we’ve reached maximum enrollment for our PromisePay pilot program and are unable to accept new participants at this time. We encourage you to check back in Spring 2025 for the opportunity to enroll in future payment plans.
Milwaukee is working to replace lead service lines across the city. Neighborhoods are prioritized based on factors like lead pipe density, child health data, and community needs. To learn more about how neighborhoods are prioritized and what this means for your area, visit our Prioritization Program page.
Customer Service Center For billing and related questions:
414-286-2830
24-Hour Control Center For water emergencies only:
414-286-3710
414-286-5452 (Fax)
Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway, Room 406, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:45 PM
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City of Milwaukee replaces thousands of lead service lines WISN 12 News | May 13, 2025
Milwaukee Water Works: 10,000 lead service lines replaced FOX6 News | May 13, 2025
Wisconsin's public water utilities get graded Wisconsin Public Radio | March 31, 2025