Archive of Milwaukee Water Works News
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
Questions and concerns remain over Milwaukee's slow lead pipe replacement plan
CBS 58
May 16, 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
Water Safety
MKE Lifestyle
May 2023
Milwaukee Water Works developing Equity Prioritization Plan
NBC 4 TV
March 29, 2023
Community group urging faster replacement of lead water pipes
CBS 58 TV
March 17, 2023
'Seems like they're lying to customers': Milwaukee Water Works warns of 'aggressive' solicitors; company responds
CBS 58 TV
March 17, 2023
Milwaukee Water Works: 'You do not have to let these people enter your home'
ABC 12 TV
March 17, 2023
Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next
Urban Milwaukee
February 23, 2023
Kilbourn Reservoir Park was once a key piece of Milwaukee’s drinking water system
WUWM 89.7fm
February 17, 2023
Water Works 'Sick out'?
ABC 12 TV
February 10, 2023
'One Water' career fair Feb. 9 at Embassy Center MKE
Fox 6 TV
February 9, 2023
‘One Water’ Career Fair Aims to Recruit Fresh Talent to Jobs in the Milwaukee Water Sector
WNOV 860 AM
February 6, 2023
Brace for a big temp swing: How to report a water main break in Milwaukee
NBC 4 TV
February 3, 2023
One Water Career Fair Opens Water Sector Jobs to Public
Shepherd Express
February 1, 2023
As bitter cold settles in, how to keep your pipes from freezing
Fox 6 TV
January 29, 2023
Milwaukee Water Works warns of bursting pipes
Spectrum News 1 Milwaukee
January 27, 2023
Milwaukee Water Works warns of frozen pipes and meters ahead of cold snap
ABC 12 TV
January 27, 2023
Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership
Urban Milwaukee
January 27, 2023
Milwaukee replaced 1K lead pipes in 2022. City leaders hope federal funds will ramp up the program
Wisconsin Public Radio
January 24, 2023
'He's being paid to kill us': Milwaukee landlord leaves residents without heat, property in disrepair
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
December 12, 2023
Rail strike averted: Milwaukee's water could've been impacted
Fox 6 TV
December 1, 2022
Rail strike averted: Milwaukee's water could've been impacted
Fox 6 TV
December 1, 2022
Invest some of Wisconsin’s budget surplus in water infrastructure [Opinion]
Wisconsin Examiner
October 20, 2022
Supply chain issues slow Milwaukee lead service line replacement in 2022
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 28, 2022
Doors Open Milwaukee: North Point Water Tower
Fox 6 TV
September 22, 2022
Mayor Johnson calls 70-year timeline for replacing lead pipes 'unacceptable' at mayor council on water equity
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 21, 2022
It could take 70 years to replace lead water lines in Milwaukee
ABC 12 TV
September 19, 2022
Milwaukee mayor joins safe water discussion with 25+ other mayors
Fox 6 TV
September 15, 2022
Mayors meet in Milwaukee to discuss water equity, lead service lines
Spectrum News Wisconsin
September 15, 2022
Milwaukee changing how it replaces lead water service lines. The new focus for replacement is on equity, disadvantaged neighborhoods
ABC 12 TV
September 16, 2022
Milwaukee's water supply deemed safe
ABC 12 TV
August 31, 2022
Water works job fair connects jobseekers and industry employers to bridge labor gap
The Daily Reporter
August 25, 2022
‘One Water’ Career Fair Aims to Recruit Fresh Talent to Jobs in the Milwaukee Water Sector
Milwaukee Community Journal
August 26, 2022
American Legion emblem at Kilbourn Reservoir Park has been restored, will be dedicated Friday
Milwaukee Record
August 25, 2022
Milwaukee American Legion monument repairs underway, funding needed
Fox 6 TV
August 10, 2022
DNR urges water systems to notify customers of any PFAS detected in drinking water
Wisconsin Public Radio
August 8, 2022
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
Milwaukee replacing lead pipes; federal funds to help
Fox 6 TV
July 13, 2022
Biden's infrastructure czar Mitch Landrieu visits Milwaukee as city aims to speed lead pipe replacements
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 12, 2022
Milwaukee homeowners on track to tap into $92M housing assistance for overdue bills. Here's what you need to know
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 13, 2022
Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee
Urban Milwaukee
June 8, 2022
$2 million federal investment to help address labor shortages in Milwaukee
CBS 58
May 31, 2022
Milwaukee Water Works Releases Annual Water Quality Report
Press Release
April 7, 2022
U.S. House Approves $2 Million for Jobs Training and Targeted Hiring in the Milwaukee Water Sector
Press Release
March 10, 2022
Water Sector Employers Join Together to Recruit and Train the Workforce of Tomorrow
Press Release
February 21, 2022
Wisconsin environmental groups see promise in Biden's funding proposal for EPA
Wisconsin Public Radio
March 29, 2022
Great Water Alliance construction in full force
Waukesha County Freeman
March 29, 2022
Karen Dettmer Leaving City for Federal Job
Urban Milwaukee
March 23, 2022
Milwaukee Water Works staffing shortages, employees address leaders
Fox 6 TV
March 16, 2022
Wisconsin’s ‘lead czar’ Brian Weaver says federal funds will help lead crisis despite COVID-19 related slowdowns and other challenges
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 1, 2022
'We're losing people...we're overworked': Milwaukee DPW employees speak out about pay, workload
CBS 58 TV
February 23, 2022
Water Sector Employers Join Together to Recruit and Train the Workforce of Tomorrow
Press Release
February 18, 2022
After Harris visit, contractors, unions gearing up for lead-line replacements
Daily Reporter
January 28, 2022
Milwaukee expects to see the impact of federal infrastructure funds on lead service line replacement next year
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 26, 2022
Milwaukee Water Works Wants Rate Hike
Urban Milwaukee
December 1, 2021
Poorer Residents to Get Help With Water Bills
Urban Milwaukee
December 1, 2021