City of Milwaukee Water Works

10/09/2026

🚧 Daily Closure Notice
Lead service line replacement work begins Tuesday, Oct. 13, on S. 20th St., from W. Lincoln Ave. to W. Grant St. Daily closures are expected for approximately three weeks. Please plan ahead, follow posted signs, and use alternate routes when possible. Work is weather-dependent and subject to change. Thank you for your patience.

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🚧 Aviso de cierres
A partir del martes 13 de octubre, S. 20th Street, desde W. Lincoln Avenue hasta W. Grant Street, estará sujeta a cierres diarios mientras Milwaukee Water Works reemplaza las líneas de servicio de plomo.

Las cuadrillas esperan completar el trabajo en aproximadamente tres semanas. Planifique con anticipación, siga las señales publicadas y use rutas alternas cuando sea posible.

Todo el trabajo depende del clima y está sujeto a cambios. Gracias por su paciencia.

10/01/2026

Lead service line replacement work begins Monday, Oct. 5, along portions of N. Teutonia Avenue, W. Locust Street and N. Hopkins Street. Daily road closures are expected for approximately two weeks. Please plan ahead, follow posted signs, and use alternate routes when possible. Schedule is subject to change. Thank you for your patience.

10/01/2026

💧From Lake Michigan to your tap, protecting our source water helps protect Milwaukee’s drinking water.

09/30/2026

Do you live in or own property in Franklin Heights, Borchert Field, Harambee, Walnut Hill, Midtown, Avenues West, or Washington Park?

Milwaukee Water Works is replacing lead service lines with copper through the Milwaukee Prioritization Program.

Join an upcoming open house to learn whether your property may be eligible, get answers to your questions, and receive help enrolling.

Eligible property owners will also receive enrollment information by mail.

Tag a neighbor who may be interested!

09/21/2026

Milwaukee Water Works is coming to Walker Square and Historic Mitchell Street through the Milwaukee Prioritization Program.

If your property is in one of these project areas, watch your mailbox for program information. Then, complete and return your Right of Entry form to participate. Our outreach team will also be in the neighborhood to answer questions and help with enrollment.

Learn more about the lead service line replacement program at milwaukee.gov/MPP

09/15/2026

We’re hiring! Join Milwaukee Water Works as our next Water Financial Manager and help guide the financial future of Milwaukee’s water system.
Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/2vx6a43y

Join the DPW Milwaukee as our new Water Financial Manager!

Ready to make a real impact in our community? If you're passionate about driving positive change, we want YOU on our team!

In this key role, you will lead and oversee all financial activities for City of Milwaukee Water Works (MWW). Your expertise will help shape our community’s future and enhance our preparedness.

Essential Functions:
🔹 Fiscal Management
🔹 Rate and Revenues Management
🔹 Business Management
🔹 Budget Management
🔹 Personnel Management

Ready to take the next step? Please visit https://tinyurl.com/2vx6a43y🔗for details and to apply.

09/15/2026

Step inside the North Point Water Tower during Doors Open Milwaukee.

Built in 1874, this Victorian Gothic landmark was once an important part of Milwaukee’s drinking water system. Explore the tower, see the 120-foot iron standpipe that regulated water pressure, and take in the Cream City brick and limestone details.

📍 2288 N. Lake Drive
🗓️ Saturday | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📷 Photo and video friendly
♿ First floor accessible

Stop by and learn more about the tower’s place in Milwaukee’s water system. Tour details: https://historicmilwaukee.org/milwaukee-water-works-north-point-water-tower/

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Doors Open Milwaukee

09/06/2026

Shout out to MWW GIS pro, Nick! 💧 👏

It's Feature Friday! Today, we want to spotlight Nicholas Kline! Nicholas is a Senior GIS Developer at City of Milwaukee Water Works who is passionate about connecting the community with the information they need and seeking ways to address challenges.

"I am the Senior GIS Developer for Water Works, where I manage and maintain the Utility's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data. One of the things I enjoy most about GIS is that it can be used for so much more than just making maps. It can bring together information from different systems, connect people with that information, and present it in a way that is easier to access and understand. It can also help connect people, workflows, and information across different teams and departments.

That ability to connect information and turn it into something useful is what I am most passionate about. I've always enjoyed figuring out how things work, getting to the root of a problem, and finding ways to make things better. I like working with people to understand what they're trying to accomplish and to find solutions that not only solve a problem but also help them make better, more informed real-world decisions.

Working for the City allows me to apply that passion in many different ways. I get to work with people across Water Works and other City departments, learn about what they do and the challenges they face, and look for ways GIS can help. Sometimes that means improving workflows, making information easier to find and understand, or helping different groups work together more effectively by simplifying how they share and access data.

There's always something new to learn or a different problem to figure out, and the variety of work—as well as the people I get to work with—is a big part of why I love working for the City."

We are proud to have you on our City team, and we thank you for all you do!

09/03/2026

Daily closures begin Tuesday, September 8, on W. Lincoln Avenue between S. 16th Street and W. Forest Home Avenue as Milwaukee Water Works replaces lead service lines with copper.

Closures will be in effect weekdays, generally 7 a.m.–5 p.m., for approximately four weeks. The road will reopen after each workday, and local access will be maintained when possible. Please follow posted detours.

Learn more: milwaukee.gov/LeadPipes