Superintendent Jill Underly Proposes Lead Water Removal Program For Schools
Milwaukee has already targeting replacing lead service lines serving schools.
Nov 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee Adopts New Policy Requesting More Lead Testing For Children
Officials stress importance of wider testing, stronger enforcement against noncompliant landlords
Oct 24th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public RadioDHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Take Action to Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning
October 20-26 marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Oct 21st, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDNR Says Wisconsin Could Meet New Rule To Replace All Lead Pipes in 10 Years
But new rule, touted by President Biden in visit Tuesday, will require Milwaukee receive substantially more funding.
Oct 12th, 2024 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioBiden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement
City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Sophie BolichBiden-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
Oct 8th, 2024 by U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyAhead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes
Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.
Oct 7th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneBaldwin Delivers $850,000 to Reduce Lead in Schools and Childcare Facilities Throughout Wisconsin
Baldwin-backed federal funding will help test, remediate, and reduce lead exposure and minimize health impacts
Aug 29th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBaldwin Delivers Over $83 Million to Replace Lead Pipes, Expand Access to Safe Drinking Water
Federal investment comes from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
May 2nd, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinBiden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal
Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.
Apr 25th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSenator Baldwin Delivers Nearly $2 Million to Keep Wausau Families Safe from Lead Contamination
Funding from Baldwin-supported bipartisan bill will help identify and get rid of lead-based paint
Apr 12th, 2024 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinMilwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line
Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCongresswoman Gwen Moore Praises Biden Administration Effort to Remove Lead Pipes in 10 Years
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed an updated lead and copper rule that will support the removal of America’s lead pipes in ten years. The rule would also impose stricter standards on utilities, lower the level at which water utilities must take certain actions to address lead in water, require utilities to develop and maintain accurate inventories of where lead pipes are located, and require more robust water testing efforts and communication with consumers connected to a lead service line.
Nov 30th, 2023 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreBiden-Harris Administration Announces Partnership with 10 Wisconsin Communities to Accelerate Lead Service Line Replacement as Part of Investing in America Agenda
New partnership will help communities access funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for lead service line removal and replacement
Nov 2nd, 2023 by U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyEvers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water
Funding from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program will address PFAS, lead and nitrates.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerHow EPA’s Proposed Lead Dust Rules Would Impact Wisconsin
Biden administration seeks to lower threshold of lead considered hazardous in buildings.
Aug 30th, 2023 by Farrah AndersonCity Regulators Can Require Fixing of Lead Hazards — If They Can Find Landlords
Out-of-state landlords, ever-changing owners elude Milwaukee Health Department.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Farrah AndersonMPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Seeks Firm To Manage Its Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacements
New funding would allow program to double in size by 2025. Will council change plan?
Aug 9th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCity Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNew Emergency Housing For Those With Lead Poisoning
Community Advocates expanding its portfolio of temporary housing.
May 8th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneState Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure
Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.
Apr 9th, 2023 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSenator Baldwin Helps Deliver Over $62 Million for Clean Drinking Water in Wisconsin
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding will be used by communities across the state to address PFAS, replace lead laterals
Feb 24th, 2023 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin