Number
251472
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
250001
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS
Title
Substitute resolution directing the Milwaukee Water Works to coordinate with the Health Department when replacing lead water service laterals.
Analysis
This resolution directs the Milwaukee Water Works to coordinate with the Milwaukee Health Department when replacing lead water service laterals.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee Water Works plans to replace 5,000 lead water service laterals in 2026; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Water Works conducts a testing protocol to monitor the levels of lead in drinking water; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Health Department offers a Primary Prevention Program for owners and tenants who would like to ensure their homes are lead safe, and maintains a set of City of Milwaukee childhood lead poisoning data and reports; and
Whereas, The 2026 Budget was adopted by Common Council File Number 250001 on November 7, 2025; and
Whereas, Amendment 102 placed a footnote in the 2026 Budget directing the Department of Public Works - Water Works to coordinate with the Milwaukee Health Department when replacing lead water service laterals; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Department of Public Works - Water Works shall coordinate with the Milwaukee Health Department when replacing lead water service laterals; and, be it,
Further Resolved, that the Department of Public Works - Water Works and the Milwaukee Health Department shall jointly communicate to the Common Council a summary of the coordination occurring between the departments when replacing lead water service laterals within 120 days of adoption of this resolution.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB181262-2
Dave Gelting
December 11, 2025