No. Milwaukee’s water treatment facilities are among the most advanced in the country. The Water Works has technology and redundancies to ensure that Waukesha will have a constant flow of reliable, high-quality water for decades to come.
Although some people remember the Cryptosporidium outbreak, it is important to remember that it was almost 30 years ago. Milwaukee’s response set a national standard for public health protection. It addressed the issue with advanced technology, including ozone disinfection and upgraded filtration, as well as continuous monitoring. It also moved its intake pipe farther and deeper into Lake Michigan.
For an in-depth look at Milwaukee’s advanced levels of water treatment, see this WTMJ-TV segment.