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Posted inChicago, Drinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Feature-Chicago, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Indiana, Infrastructure, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Lead, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Water Withdrawals

Drinking Water News Roundup: Joliet picks Chicago, Minnesota road salt, Ohio EPA loans

by Grace Dempsey January 29, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Lead, Michigan, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Judge gives preliminary OK to $641M Flint water deal

by The Associated Press January 21, 2021
Posted inDrinking Water, Flint, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Q&A: How to protect against lead as Michigan waits for new water pipes

by Bridge Michigan January 18, 2021
Posted inBudget, Detroit, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan cities must begin replacing lead pipes. But who has the cash?

by Bridge Michigan January 15, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inDrinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, History and Culture, Illinois, Indiana, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, Lead, Minnesota, New York, News, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Illinois, New York see lead in drinking water, Pennsylvania drilling ban, Ontario First Nations boil advisories

by Grace Dempsey January 15, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Lead, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Flint families welcome water crisis charges, seek healing

by The Associated Press January 15, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Ex.-Michigan Gov. Snyder charged in Flint water crisis

by The Associated Press January 14, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Lead, Michigan, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Flint water crisis: Rooted in neglect, fallout continues

by The Associated Press January 13, 2021
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Michigan plans to charge ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint water probe

by The Associated Press January 12, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inBudget, Drinking Water, Flint, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Groundwater Contamination, Guest Article, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Years After Flint Water Crisis, Lead Lingers in School Buildings Across the Nation

by Circle of Blue January 7, 2021

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  • How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes
    Michigan’s ambitious plan to replace 580,030 lead and galvanized lines is underway, yet many residents remain in the dark about their water safety. The Michigan Lead Service Line Tracker empowers communities to safeguard against lead exposure.
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    Changes in wetlands policy and reductions in funding mean flooding will worsen.
  • Tensions flare as Line 5 public comment deadline nears
    Public comments are due by the end of the week after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a tunnel alternative last month.

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