Congresswoman 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.

Biden-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

Evers, DNR Announce $402 Million Funding to Improve Local Drinking Water

Funding from Safe Drinking Water Loan Program will address PFAS, lead and nitrates.

How EPA’s Proposed Lead Dust Rules Would Impact Wisconsin

Biden administration seeks to lower threshold of lead considered hazardous in buildings.

City Regulators Can Require Fixing of Lead Hazards — If They Can Find Landlords

Out-of-state landlords, ever-changing owners elude Milwaukee Health Department.

MPS Hopeful New Filters Will Keep Water Safe

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions donates $2.2 million dollars in water filtration systems to schools.

City Seeks Firm To Manage Its Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacements

New funding would allow program to double in size by 2025. Will council change plan?

City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan

With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?

New Emergency Housing For Those With Lead Poisoning

Community Advocates expanding its portfolio of temporary housing.

New Funding Supports Environmental Health Efforts in City of Milwaukee

State Will Get $139 Million Federal Funds for Water Infrastructure

Around $81 million will be set aside for replacement of lead pipes.

Marquette Law School’s Water Law and Policy Initiative to host Congresswoman Moore for a conversation on Wisconsin’s lead pipe problem, April 5

Senator 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

Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next

Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.

Revitalize Milwaukee Plots Major Expansion

Home-repair organization adding lead abatement, energy efficiency improvements and more.

Senator Baldwin Supports New Initiative to Accelerate Lead Pipe Removal in Wisconsin

Wisconsin communities will receive support to access fair share of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for lead pipe removal

Wisconsin Communities Act to Prevent Lead Poisoning

DHS experts to tour properties that are part of the Lead-Safe Homes Program and child care centers testing for lead in drinking water

DNR Releases Annual Drinking Water Report

Agency, Partners Tackle Safe Drinking Water Challenges

Lead Enforcement Ordinance brings consequences for landlords’ inaction

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez July 28, 2022

New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards

Fees, citations, even demolition for non-compliance after child tests positive for lead.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Key Investments and Vital Resources for Milwaukee in House-passed FY 2023 Omnibus Funding Package

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted to pass H.R. 8294, a six-bill appropriations minibus. This package includes the following six appropriations bills: Transportation-HUD; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior-Environment; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.

Biden’s Infrastructure Czar Visits City, Touts Lead Lateral Funding

City has replaced 524 laterals this year, but Biden administration says that will greatly increase with federal funding.

$2 Million Grant Will Train Minorities, Help Replace Lead Laterals

Federal infrastructure funds help Milwaukee Water Works expand, diversify workforce.

Foreclosed Home Will House Those Displaced By Lead Abatement

Community Advocates will buy, rehab city-owned home for temporarily displaced families.

Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges

But investigation confirms program was mismanaged.

Following DA Decision Not to Charge, DOJ Releases Files from Investigation into MHD Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

March 24, 2022

AG Kaul Calls on EPA to Strengthen Protections Against Childhood Lead Poisoning

March 17, 2022

Testing Kids For Lead Poisoning Declined During Pandemic

25% reduction in lead tests in state compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away

But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.