A precautionary boil water notice issued in Farmington Hills this week has ended.

Incumbents County Executive Dave Coulter, Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown, Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash were each administered their oath of office during the brief ceremony. OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Oakland County’s top elected officials were sworn-in Thursday for the next four years in Oakland County Circuit Court by Chief Judge Shalina D. Kumar. Incumbents County Executive Dave Coulter, Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown, Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash were each administered their oath of office during a brief ceremony. Newly elected Prosecutor Karen McDonald was present for the event, but a separate ceremony was held for her the same day. Treasurer-elect Robert Wittenberg, who replaces Treasurer Andy Meisner, will take his oath of office in the summer when Meisner’s term expires.

Cate Gillon/Getty ImagesPONTIAC, Mich. - Routine water testing by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy revealed lead and copper levels in homes that exceeded acceptable levels"The quality of our drinking water is paramount and we stand ready to support our local communities with these and future test results," Oakland County Executive David Coulter said. "Oakland County Health Division is working with communities to help them comply with revised lead rules while also distributing NSF-certified water filters to qualified households and educating the public." The testing revealed those levels in Birmingham and White Lake Township. Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash said there will be more investigation to determine the source of exposure and education the public. Water filter kits will be available to Birmingham and White Lake residents at the following locations:Birmingham City Hall, Tuesday from 4 -7 p.m.Lakeland High School in White Lake from 7 -9 p.m.Officials are asking people to take steps to prevent lead exposure:Flush cold-water pipes by running the water for five minutesUse only water from the cold-water tap for drinking, cooking and making baby formulaInstall a water filterDo not boil waterUse bottled waterClean aeratorsMore information is available in the document belowCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.