Archive of Milwaukee Water Works News
 

Waukesha Officials Tour Milwaukee Water Plant
Urban Milwaukee
August 3, 2023

Take a positively fascinating tour of the Milwaukee water treatment process
TMJ4
July 31, 2023

Milwaukee lead pipe replacement plan; public input sought
Fox 6
July 21, 2023

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson wants to replace lead service lines in 20 years; here's how that would work
CBS 58
June 26, 2023

Milwaukee City Hall reopens after water main break
WISN TV
June 16, 2023

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