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Department of Public Works 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule
Department of Public Works 2025-26 New Year Holiday Schedules
Department of Public Works 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedules
Explore the East Side’s Newest Murals and Historic Buildings at Doors Open Mural Fest
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Explore the East Side’s Newest Murals and Historic Buildings at Doors Open Mural Fest

In Tandem with Doors Open Milwaukee, The East Side BID Invites Visitors to Experience Art, Architecture, and Community

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Labor Day Holiday Schedule
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Independence Day Holiday Schedule
Milwaukee Water Works Releases 2024 Water Quality Report
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Milwaukee Water Works Releases 2024 Water Quality Report

Water Quality Continues to Meet or Exceed State and Federal Standards

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule
Prevent Frozen Water Pipes: Tips from Milwaukee Water Works
Department of Public Works 2024-25 New Year Holiday Schedules
Department of Public Works 2024 Christmas Holiday Schedules
Department of Public Works Thanksgiving 2024 Holiday Schedules
Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within 10 Years, Announces Funding to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes
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Biden-Harris Administration Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within 10 Years, Announces Funding to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

EPA announces new final regulations and $2.6 Billion under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

Department of Public Works 2024 Labor Day Schedule
Department of Public Works 2024 Juneteenth Holiday Schedule
IRS Rules that Homeowners Won’t Have to Pay Additional Taxes for Subsidized Replacement of Lead Pipes
Milwaukee Water Works Releases Comment on EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements
Avoid Property Damage and Repairs to Frozen Pipes
Department of Public Works 2023-24 New Year Holiday Schedules
Department of Public Works 2023 Christmas Holiday Schedules
BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator Opens for 2024 Applications
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BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator Opens for 2024 Applications

Program offers valuable knowledge & connections to start-ups

The City of Milwaukee Health Department Promotes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: What We Can all do to keep our Homes and Families Lead Safe
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The City of Milwaukee Health Department Promotes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: What We Can all do to keep our Homes and Families Lead Safe

Lead – a toxic metal that can be found in various sources, especially in homes built before 1978 – can have severe health consequences, particularly for young children and pregnant people. The effects of lead poisoning can be long-lasting and may include developmental delays, learning difficulties, and a range of other health and behavioral effects.

Department of Public Works Schedules and Services for the  2023 Labor Day Holiday Weekend
Water Works Urges Public to Not Open Fire Hydrants During Extreme Heat
Department of Public Works Schedules for the 2022-23 New Year Holiday
‘One Water’ Career Fair Aims to Recruit Fresh Talent to Jobs in the Milwaukee Water Sector
Milwaukee Water Works Releases Annual Water Quality Report
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Milwaukee Water Works Releases Annual Water Quality Report

Water Quality Meets or Exceeds all State and Federal Standards

Sen. Baldwin Secures Millions of Dollars for Safe Drinking Water Improvements in Wisconsin
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Sen. Baldwin Secures Millions of Dollars for Safe Drinking Water Improvements in Wisconsin

Federal Government Steps in Where State Lawmakers Fall Short on PFAS

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation
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Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

Federal funding delivers support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

Water Sector Employers Join Together to Recruit and Train the Workforce of Tomorrow
Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Will Deliver for Milwaukee
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Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Will Deliver for Milwaukee

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 6, 2021

Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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Senator Baldwin Applauds House Vote to Pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Bipartisan legislation creates Wisconsin jobs and rebuilds Badger State infrastructure

Wisconsin Local Leaders Support Passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Making a Major Federal Investment in Rebuilding Water Infrastructure
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Wisconsin Local Leaders Support Passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Making a Major Federal Investment in Rebuilding Water Infrastructure

Praise for Senator Baldwin’s work on bipartisan legislation that will help local communities replace dangerous lead service lines, address dangerous PFAS chemicals, and improve resiliency of infrastructure

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $176 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Package
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Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $176 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Package

Federal funding would deliver support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

The Hop to suspend service Monday and Tuesday for water main repair
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The Hop to suspend service Monday and Tuesday for water main repair

St. Paul Avenue from Broadway to Milwaukee closed through Wednesday to automobile traffic, open to pedestrians

Residents are Urged to Take Precautions as Temperatures Drop Below Freezing
Virtual Housing Resource Fair will take place Saturday, November 21
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Virtual Housing Resource Fair will take place Saturday, November 21

Event will feature workshops, live Q&A sessions, drive-up resource packet pickup and more

Mayor Barrett’s 2021 Executive Budget Address
Residents deserve better treatment after Hawley Road water main break
Mayor Barrett Announces First Round of Cabinet Appointments
The Water Council welcomes five new members to its board of directors
League of Women Voters Presents Forum on Lead Poisoning March 6
South Hawley Road to Fully Reopen on Monday, January 13
Doors Open Milwaukee to feature public works landmarks
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Doors Open Milwaukee to feature public works landmarks

Doors Open is a celebration of Milwaukee’s art, architecture, culture and history with more than 170 buildings providing free access on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29.

Potholes, winter parking extension, lead service lines and reserve force for snow and ice control on agenda for Public Works Committee
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Potholes, winter parking extension, lead service lines and reserve force for snow and ice control on agenda for Public Works Committee

Wednesday’s Public Works Committee meeting agenda is packed with items of citywide interest and importance

Council approves legislation concerning the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead reporting processes and water filter distribution plans
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Council approves legislation concerning the Milwaukee Health Department’s lead reporting processes and water filter distribution plans

"The health, safety and well-being of Milwaukee’s residents are our highest priorities, especially concerning our children."

2017 Milwaukee Water Works Consumer Confidence Report
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2017 Milwaukee Water Works Consumer Confidence Report

The report provides evidence that Milwaukee’s drinking water quality is clean and safe and meets all U.S. EPA and Wisconsin DNR regulations.

Legislation looks to local source for water infrastructure needs
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Legislation looks to local source for water infrastructure needs

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Resolution calls for Milwaukee Water to give public lead updates
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Resolution calls for Milwaukee Water to give public lead updates

Lead service lines make up about 74,600 properties in the city, including 68,300 residential.

Prevent Frozen Water Pipes and Water Meters
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Prevent Frozen Water Pipes and Water Meters

Milwaukee Water Works shares some tips for preventing this freeze-up in your home or business.

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Schedules Over the New Year’s Holiday Weekend
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City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Schedules Over the New Year’s Holiday Weekend

Some Department of Public Works services will be available for limited hours of operation.

Mayor Barrett’s 2018 Executive Budget Address
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Mayor Barrett’s 2018 Executive Budget Address

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2016 Milwaukee Water Works Consumer Confidence Report
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2016 Milwaukee Water Works Consumer Confidence Report

Milwaukee water complies with all state and federal drinking water standards.

Department of Public Works Services for the November 24-27 Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Schedules Over the Christmas Holiday
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City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Schedules Over the Christmas Holiday

City of Milwaukee government offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday.

Infrastructure Improvements at Milwaukee’s Linnwood Water Treatment Plant
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Infrastructure Improvements at Milwaukee’s Linnwood Water Treatment Plant

Water safe to consume and use during construction as filtration and disinfection processes remain in place

Milwaukee Water Works – Update on water main breaks advisory
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Milwaukee Water Works – Update on water main breaks advisory

On Saturday, May 17, 2014, the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) identified a leak on an 84-inch water main located outside the Texas Avenue Pumping Station.

Cold Weather Advice: Prevent Water Pipes and Water Meters from Freezing
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Cold Weather Advice: Prevent Water Pipes and Water Meters from Freezing

Cold Weather Advice: Prevent Water Pipes and Water Meters from Freezing

Forest Home Library Closed on Tuesday, August 6th
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Forest Home Library Closed on Tuesday, August 6th

Scheduled Water Maintenance Will Shut off Water for Day

Department of Public Works Services For the July 4-7, 2013 Holiday Day Weekend
One big cavity in Journal Sentinel PolitiFact piece on fluoride
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One big cavity in Journal Sentinel PolitiFact piece on fluoride

When Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Nelson asked me this question in an email during his lead up to today’s PolitiFact Wisconsin article, I knew the truth COULD be the victim in a faulty verdict by our city’s “Judge and Jury” news media outlet.