Lead service line replacement
Summary
The city replaced 24% more lead lines last year and says it's on track — maybe ahead — for the 2037 EPA deadline, targeting roughly 4,000 replacements this year. Ald. Moore flagged that residents experiencing problems during replacements aren't getting follow-up tracked.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Expansion of lead line replacements is funded in 2025 and 2026, with federal funding uncertainty a looming risk.
Residents whose lead service lines get replaced — a major health and safety win.
Residents experiencing disruptions or issues during replacements who lack a tracking mechanism for feedback.
Mentions & discussions (3)
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — October 15, 2026
Milwaukee replaced 3,982 lead service lines through September and is on pace for 5,000 this year — the most ever. Federal regulations require 500 per year through 2037. The program uses a neighborhood-focused approach that concentrates contractors in one area at a time for efficiency.
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — October 14, 2026
The city replaced 24% more lead lines last year and says it's on track — maybe ahead — for the 2037 EPA deadline, targeting roughly 4,000 replacements this year. Ald. Moore flagged that residents experiencing problems during replacements aren't getting follow-up tracked.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE — July 2, 2026
The Health Department can now sign three-party agreements with homeowners and contractors to get lead hazards abated safely in Milwaukee homes. Lead exposure is a serious health risk, especially for kids.
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