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Our main replacement program replaces aging critical infrastructure with new mains and provide reliable service and high quality, great tasting water. There is no special assessment or added cost to taxpayers because the projects are funded with revenues from water rates. Check here for news - including location, timing and status - of water main replacement projects and other road reconstruction projects that include replacement of lead service lines.
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Wisconsin DNR recommends water systems notify customers of even low levels of 'forever chemical' in drinking water Milwaukee Journal Sentinel July 22, 2022 Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works Urban Milwaukee July 21, 2022
Biden’s Infrastructure Czar Visits City, Touts Lead Lateral Funding Urban Milwaukee July 13, 2022 Click here for older stories
The Milwaukee Water Equity Taskforce received the first ever "Effort to Advance Racial Equity" award from the Wisconsin Policy Forum in recognition of our work to address structural racism by creating a roadmap to achieving work force equity.
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