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Milwaukee's Plan to Replace 65,000 Lead Lines: Accelerating Safe Drinking Water Access

Milwaukee has 65,000 lead lines.

Since a city ordinance requiring removal in 2017, Milwaukee Water Works is accelerating the pace to replace 3,500 lines per year.

The city is also targeting neighborhoods most in need, tapping into federal funds so that homeowners pay nothing, and supporting the local workforce.

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