Tap Water Quality in Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~575,000 | Source: Lake Michigan
Milwaukee Water Works draws from Lake Michigan. The city experienced a devastating Cryptosporidium outbreak in 1993 that sickened over 400,000 people, leading to major treatment upgrades. Today, Milwaukee has one of the most advanced treatment systems in the nation, including ozone disinfection. Lead service lines, estimated at 70,000, remain the city's biggest water quality challenge.
Common water quality concerns in Milwaukee
Lead service lines
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PFAS
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Cryptosporidium (historical)
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Disinfection byproducts
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What's in your Milwaukee water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Milwaukee water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Milwaukee, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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