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Water Main Replacement Projects

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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City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
Urban Milwaukee
May 24, 2023

Two-thirds of Wisconsin's lead poisoned children live in Milwaukee. Just one provision to help them remains in the state budget.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 24, 2023

Waukesha's upcoming water transition: Residents have questions, the city has answers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 23, 2023

City asking for public input on removing lead service lines in series of town halls
ABC 12 TV
May 15, 2023

Milwaukee Water Works announces new plan to accelerate lead pipe replacement
CBS 58
May 15, 2023

Milwaukee Water Works to prioritize replacing lead service lines in disadvantaged areas
Spectrum News 1
May 1, 2023

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Wisconsin Policy Forum Award Winner!

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.