Lead service line replacements
Summary
The city locked in $19.3 million in forgiven state loans for ~4,600 replacements and is on pace for 5,000 this year at $7,800 each. Milwaukee uniquely uses kids' blood lead data to target the highest-risk neighborhoods first.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
$19.3 million in forgivable loans; average replacement cost $7,800.
Families in high-risk neighborhoods getting lead lines replaced.
Mentions & discussions (3)
COMMON COUNCIL — September 22, 2026
Semi-annual reports on lead service line replacement work and Water Works/Health Department coordination were placed on file — background on a key water safety issue.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE — September 10, 2026
The city locked in $19.3 million in forgiven state loans for ~4,600 replacements and is on pace for 5,000 this year at $7,800 each. Milwaukee uniquely uses kids' blood lead data to target the highest-risk neighborhoods first.
COMMON COUNCIL — April 21, 2026
The Council adopted the average cost the city will pay toward replacing the privately-owned portion of lead water service lines, a public health matter for homeowners.
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