Milwaukee Water Works’ lead service line replacement contracts include provisions requiring 40% of all hours worked to be performed by Resident Preference Program (RPP) participants and the use of apprentices. Contracts greater than $500,000 require a percentage of hours to be performed by apprentices and RPP participants who reside in high-poverty areas.
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Milwaukee Water Works requires that 40% of lead pipe replacement work go to RPP participants, with larger contracts prioritizing those in high-poverty areas.
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