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Category: Drinking Water

Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Indiana, Lake Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

US Steel: Plant’s orange plume had elevated iron levels

by The Associated Press September 29, 2021
Posted inDrinking Water, Guest Article, Indiana, Latest News, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Bloomington water leaves bad taste in customers’ mouths, but officials say it’s safe to drink

by Indiana Environmental Reporter September 28, 2021
Posted inAgriculture, Drinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

As Drought Grips American West, Irrigation Becomes Selling Point for Michigan

by Circle of Blue September 27, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Feature Lead, Groundwater Contamination, Infrastructure, Lead, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan sending water, filters to Benton Harbor due to lead

by The Associated Press September 24, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Budget, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Taylor Haelterman, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do, Wisconsin

Community Assistance: Report finds disparities in drinking water fund distribution

by Taylor Haelterman September 24, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Minnesota, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Enbridge ordered to pay $3M for Line 3 groundwater leak

by The Associated Press September 17, 2021
Posted inClimate Change, COP26, Drinking Water, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, Latest News, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

‘The Opportunity Is Now’: Water Advocates View Upcoming UN Climate Conference as Moment of Relevance

by Circle of Blue September 16, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Authors, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Equity and Environmental Justice, Featured, Gary Wilson, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

Q&A: Climate, equity and diversity top priorities for new national non-profit executive

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now September 15, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inClimate Change, Drinking Water, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Minnesota, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Amid Extreme Heat and Drought, Line 3 Pipeline Construction Puts Water At Risk

by Circle of Blue September 4, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and Sailing, Chicago, Climate Change, Drinking Water, Feature-Chicago, Illinois, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology, Research, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Sensors provide a real-time glimpse at Chicago River quality

by The Associated Press September 3, 2021November 9, 2025

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