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Milwaukee Water Works

No open EPA violations as of 2026-10-15.

EPA record checked 2026-10-06

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Contact Milwaukee Water Works

From EPA's record for WI2410100. PurityMap is independent of Milwaukee Water Works.

Mailing address
841 N BROADWAY ROOM 409
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
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Test results

No result on record is above a federal legal limit

31 results are on record. These 5 come first, closest to a legal limit first.

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  • Lead (90th percentile)Below the listed reference
    15 µg/L action level
    5.3µg/L
  • 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)Not detected above the reporting limit
    No federal limit
    Not detected
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)Not detected above the reporting limit
    No federal limit
    Not detected
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)Not detected above the reporting limit
    No federal limit
    Not detected
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)Not detected above the reporting limit
    No federal limit
    Not detected
Results as a table31 results with limit, status, sample date and source
Test results for Milwaukee Water Works (PWSID WI2410100), Wisconsin
ContaminantResultLimitStatusSampledSource
Lead (90th percentile)5.3 µg/L15 µg/L federal action levelBelow the listed reference2023–2023 monitoring periodLead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-02-20 to 2023-11-13UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)
EPA violations and monitoring

0health-based violations in the last 10 years · none open as of 2026-10-15

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit. Meeting a federal limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance.

Sources behind this page
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)US EPA · published 2026-10-15
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  • Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: MILWAUKEE WATERWORKS (WI2410100)US EPA SDWIS · published 2026-10-13
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Commercial

Filters for the lead found in water from Milwaukee Water Works

★ Best choice: Brita Elite Water Filter Pitcher, certified for lead.

Filters for the lead found in water from Milwaukee Water Works
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Filters for the lead found in water from Milwaukee Water Works
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★ Best availableiSpring WGB32B-PFKS PFAS & Heavy Metals Whole House FilteriSpring · It does not reduce total dissolved solids or soften hard water, and its PFAS result comes from SGS lab testing rather than an NSF/ANSI certification.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested, not independently certified for lead$$$Check price at iSpring

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Lead service lines

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Milwaukee Water Works reported 65,331 lead service lines to replace in EPA’s inventory (2026Q2). Many utilities replace these lines for free or share the cost. Ask Milwaukee Water Works whether your home’s line is on its list before you pay anyone.

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How do I contact Milwaukee Water Works?

Its mailing address is 841 N BROADWAY ROOM 409, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202. These details come from the system's EPA record.

How do I pay my Milwaukee Water Works bill?

PurityMap has no verified website for Milwaukee Water Works. Its mailing address on EPA record is 841 N BROADWAY ROOM 409, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202. Your water bill lists the ways to pay. PurityMap does not take payments.

Which cities does Milwaukee Water Works serve?

EPA's records list Milwaukee Water Works as serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Your water bill names your supplier.

Has Milwaukee Water Works tested for PFAS?

PurityMap's record for Milwaukee Water Works holds results for 29 PFAS substances. None was detected, and none is above a federal legal limit. Each result links to its source in the city report.

Does Milwaukee Water Works have any EPA violations?

No open EPA violations as of 2026-10-15: that is what EPA's record shows for Milwaukee Water Works. The record comes from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

Where does Milwaukee Water Works get its water?

Milwaukee Water Works is on EPA record as drawing from surface water.

Something off with your water's smell, color or taste?

Start with the hot-or-cold tap check. Where Milwaukee Water Works reported something related, it's shown below.