Milwaukee Water Works Rate Increase

At a glance

• What: A Water Works rate case before the state Public Service Commission, with a typical single-family customer's water charges rising about 30 percent (roughly $22 a quarter), alongside a proposed 2027 budget increase of about 10 percent tied to lead service line replacement and capital work. Part of 2027 Executive Budget.
• Where it stands: Written testimony runs through November and December; a decision is expected in January or early February with rates effective about April 1. A Commission public meeting is expected in early December.

Log

2026-10-15 - Finance & Personnel Committee

Water Works opened the 2027 budget review. Officials covered the rate case timeline, lead service line progress (about 1,000 remaining), filter bed failures at the Howard plant, fluoride supply, wholesale customers (about 25 percent of revenue) and contractor restoration complaints. No vote.