WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE
TL;DR
The Milwaukee Water Quality Task Force met to address ongoing lead contamination issues in the city's water system. The meeting focused on developing strategies to inform the public about water safety, distribute filters, and replace lead service lines.
Key Decisions
- Public Information Campaign on Lead Contamination Planned
- Water Filter Distribution Program Approved initial plan
- Water Service Line Replacement Strategy Discussed workforce development approach
- Water Safety Ordinance Under review
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- Public Information/Media Campaign on Lead
- Discussion of Ordinance Relating to Shutting Off Water for Noncompliance
- Discussion Relating to the Distribution of Water Filters to the Public
- Audit of Effectiveness of Water Additives for Milwaukee Waterworks
- Revenue Sources for Private Side Replacement
- Workforce Development for Lead Service Line Replacement
- Public Comment
- Adjournment
- Items related to this meeting can be found in the following files:
- 160676 Communication related to the activities of the Water Quality Task Force.Communication
- 160957 Communication from various agencies related to the activities of the Water Quality Task Force.Communication
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