LEAD WATER

Detroit now has $100M to replace lead service lines over next 3 years

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There is now $100 million in a fund that will help Detroit speed up the replacement of its estimated 80,000 lead service lines in the city.

EPA looks to tighten rules for lead in drinking water while president works to replace pipelines

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking to tighten rules for allowable levels of lead in drinking water while the Biden Administration is looking to replace the country’s lead lines using new funds.

Rep. Brenda Lawrence talks about how new infrastructure deal will help fight lead levels in Hamtramck

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People living in Hamtramck are rejoicing in the fact that the city is now one step closer to having lead pipes replaced.

What is it going to take to replace Michigan’s lead service lines?

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As worries about lead in the water spreads across Metro Detroit, the race is on to remove hundreds of miles of dangerous and potentially poisonous pipeline.

Benton Harbor residents can get a free blood lead test next week

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Free blood lead testing is being offered to Benton Harbor residents next week.

Detroit forms partnership to use new technology to find lead service lines while saving money

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Detroit is taking a proactive measure as multiple Michigan communities face lead water issues.

Volunteers, community members help distribute bottled water in Benton Harbor as community faces lead crisis

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Volunteers and other community members gathered at the Brotherhood of All Nations church in Benton Harbor to distribute water bottles.

Infrastructure bill includes money for removing lead from pipes

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Removing lead from drinking water pipelines has been a key piece of Democrats sweeping bills, but the clock is ticking to get both the bills passed as Michiganders again have to worry if their water is dangerous.