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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2025
 


City of Milwaukee Water Works Celebrates 10,000 Lead Service Line Replacements

MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) is proud to announce the successful replacement of 10,000 lead service lines, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to protect public health and ensure safe drinking water for all residents. To celebrate this achievement, join Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Department of Public Works Commissioner Jerrel Kruschke and Milwaukee Water Works Superintendent Patrick Pauly as they highlight the importance of this work and the City’s commitment to reducing lead exposure.

WHO:

  • Mayor Cavalier Johnson
  • Department of Public Works Commissioner Jerrel Kruschke
  • Milwaukee Water Works Superintendent Patrick Pauly Prioritization Program Participant

WHEN:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

  • Remarks: 10:00 a.m.
  • Media setup: 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:
2036 W Scott St
 

About the Lead Service Line Replacement Program:

Milwaukee's drinking water meets all federal and state guidelines. While the water is lead-free when it leaves the City’s treatment plants, lead can enter drinking water through lead service lines that connect homes to the water main in the street, as well as through interior plumbing and fixtures. Milwaukee Water Works is proactively addressing this risk by replacing approximately 65,000 remaining lead service lines with copper by 2037. Key program components include:

  • Standard Replacements: Full replacement of lead service lines for childcare facilities, leaks or failures, and certain planned projects.
     
  • Prioritization Program: Replaces the service lines in neighborhoods with the greatest need, based on key factors. Now in its second year, the Prioritization Program is actively serving eligible property owners within 15 designated neighborhood zones throughout the city. Construction is already underway for this year’s planned replacements.

For more information about the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, visit milwaukee.gov/LeadPipes.

To track the progress of lead service line replacements, visit milwaukee.gov/TrackProgress.

 

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