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Eastpointe to distribute water filters after testing reveals elevated lead levels
Read full article: Eastpointe to distribute water filters after testing reveals elevated lead levelsWater testing at locations in Eastpointe with “known lead service lines” revealed unsatisfactory levels of lead in the drinking water, officials report.
While Michigan Supreme Court gives justice to city, Flint residents still drinking from water bottles
Read full article: While Michigan Supreme Court gives justice to city, Flint residents still drinking from water bottlesWhile the Michigan Supreme Court is getting more involved in Flint water criminal cases, many residents still rely on bottled water to get by.
Help Me Hank goes 1-on-1 with famous clean water advocate Erin Brockovich
Read full article: Help Me Hank goes 1-on-1 with famous clean water advocate Erin BrockovichFlint was not the first city to cope with the damage high lead levels in their drinking water can cause, and sadly they weren’t to be the last either. Now Benton Harbor is fighting the same battle.
Rep. Brenda Lawrence talks about how new infrastructure deal will help fight lead levels in Hamtramck
Read full article: Rep. Brenda Lawrence talks about how new infrastructure deal will help fight lead levels in HamtramckPeople living in Hamtramck are rejoicing in the fact that the city is now one step closer to having lead pipes replaced.
Boil water notice lifted for Commerce Township, Novi, Walled Lake following water main break in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Boil water notice lifted for Commerce Township, Novi, Walled Lake following water main break in Farmington HillsA boil water notice has been lifted for Commerce Township, Novi and Walled Lake following a water main break in Farmington Hills that impacted several areas.
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Higher lead levels in Wayne tap water prompt need for more testing
Read full article: Higher lead levels in Wayne tap water prompt need for more testingUnsatisfactory lead levels have been discovered in the tap water in the city of Wayne during routine testing, prompting the city to increase sampling at more locations.
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Samples from Ferndale’s municipal water system have lead levels exceeding state standards
Read full article: Samples from Ferndale’s municipal water system have lead levels exceeding state standardsFERNDALE, Mich. – Samples from Ferndale’s municipal water system have lead levels in the drinking water exceeding state standards, according to officials. Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) was notified by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) about the results from testing. Testing occurred as part of routine compliance sampling required by EGLE under Michigan’s Safe Drinking Water Act. “The quality of our drinking water is vital to the health of residents,” Oakland County Executive David Coulter said. READ: Water testing shows elevated levels of lead in numerous Metro Detroit cities, but what does it mean?