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Milwaukee is a national leader in providing high quality drinking water and water quality monitoring. Crystal clear Milwaukee water is available fresh and pure 24 hours a day. Drink Locally, and enjoy the health benefits of clean and safe Milwaukee water. Tap water is a great value, too. Five gallons cost one cent.

In the last decade, the Milwaukee Water Works invested over $210 million in its treatment and distribution systems to ensure exceedingly high quality drinking water. The Milwaukee Water Works treats Lake Michigan water with a multiple-step process to protect public health. Ozone gas, one of the most powerful disinfectants available, destroys microorganisms, reduces chlorinated disinfection byproducts, and removes taste and odor. Coagulation, settling, and filtration remove additional particles. Fluoride is added for dental health. The Milwaukee Water Works has been recognized as one of only 28 major utilities nationwide that conducts extensive testing for emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals.

The Milwaukee Water Works is owned by the City of Milwaukee, and provides safe, abundant drinking water to residents and businesses in Milwaukee and 15 neighboring communities.

Only tap water delivers public health protection, water for fire suppression, and support for the economy and the quality of life we enjoy in Milwaukee.

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Current Water Rates
The Milwaukee Water Works' water rate increase in June 2007 was the second lowest among rate increases granted to 18 Wisconsin water utilities in early 2007. The 6% rate increase covers the costs of treating and pumping drinking water to Milwaukee and 15 suburbs. Pure and fresh daily, Milwaukee Water is a great value -- 5.8 gallons cost one cent. Information about Current Rates

EPA Endorses Milwaukee Water Quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has endorsed Milwaukee's drinking water as among the highest quality in the nation. Milwaukee's decision to invest in ozone disinfection and continuous monitoring of process control parameters and water quality characteristics using online instrumentation has paid off for consumers who rely on a low-cost supply of safe drinking water.

The EPA has notified the Water Works that its water treatment and monitoring systems are in full compliance -- five years ahead of time -- with new regulations to control disinfection byproducts.

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Historical Landmark

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Milwaukee's 175-foot Victorian Gothic water tower has overlooked Lake Michigan since 1874. The tower was constructed of Wauwatosa limestone and sits at the east end of North Avenue.

Image courtesy of Larry Widen.

Milwaukee Water Works has the capacity to treat billions of gallons of water in addition to the 40 billion gallons it treats annually today. This means there is room for more business within its distribution zone. Learn more about the great benefits Milwaukee's water can offer your business.

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