Project Milwaukee
Welcome to Project Milwaukee, a series from WUWM. In-depth reporting, extensive coverage on issues vital to southeastern Wisconsin. Our latest series, Segregation Matters focuses on segregation's enduring presence in Milwaukee, its impact and possible solutions.
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Milwaukee experienced the largest outbreak of cryptosporidium in the spring of 1993.The outbreak made 400,000 sick. Over 4,000 were hospitalized. And 104…
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WUWM has been diving into the topic of clean water, or the lack thereof, in southeastern Wisconsin for our Project Milwaukee Series: Great Lakes, Troubled…
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Some people are concerned about the many lead pipes that deliver water into older Milwaukee homes. Others applaud the city for tackling stormwater…
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Some people are concerned about the many lead pipes that deliver water into older Milwaukee homes. Others applaud the city for tackling stormwater…
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Wisconsin scientists are working on new ways to protect drinking and surface water from pollutants. They’re also investigating better methods of cleaning…
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WUWM's Project Milwaukee series Great Lakes, Troubled Waters is examining the topic of clean water, or the lack thereof, in southeastern Wisconsin —…
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Quality is perhaps the most important part of any water distribution system. Water utilities process every drop that makes it into our plumbing, which…
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In discussions about the health and safety of water, it’s typical to hear from experts, public health officials and government leaders. But you don't…
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Rainstorms are a challenge to clean water. They can cause flooding and potentially damaging runoff. But utilities, landscape architects and others are…
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Both cryptosporidium and lead have threatened Milwaukee’s clean drinking water. While there are stark differences in the two water contaminants, what can…
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Both cryptosporidium and lead have threatened Milwaukee’s clean drinking water. While there are stark differences in the two water contaminants, what can…
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When the Lead and Copper Rule was first issued in 1991, it put federal limits on the acceptable amount of these metals found in drinking water. Cities…