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Posted inAP, Article, Chicago, Drinking Water, Feature-Chicago, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Infrastructure, Latest News, Lead, News, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

The problem within: Biden targets lead pipes, pushes equity

by The Associated Press April 16, 2021November 9, 2025
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Drinking Water News Roundup: Ontario Indigenous lawsuit over water dispute, 50,000 sign up for Flint settlement, Ohio infrastructure loans

by Grace Dempsey April 8, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Featured, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Lead, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Judge rejects effort to extend sign-up for Flint water cash

by The Associated Press March 30, 2021
Posted inChicago, Drinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Feature-Chicago, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Illinois, Indiana, Latest News, Lead, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: New York water standards deferrals, microplastics in Pennsylvania

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

More than 30,000 registrations so far in Flint water deal

by The Associated Press March 25, 2021
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Agriculture, Algae Blooms, Authors, Budget, Drinking Water, Featured, Groundwater Contamination, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, James Proffitt, Lake Erie, Latest News, Lead, News, Ohio, Policy, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Who We Are and What We Do

H2Ohio: Agency directors focus on wetlands, farmer subsidies, replacing lead lines

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now March 19, 2021November 9, 2025
Posted inBooks, Authors, Art and Music, Drinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Groundwater Contamination, History and Culture, Illinois, Latest News, Lead, Minnesota, New York, News, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Wisconsin

Drinking Water News Roundup: Lead in NY schools, Minnesota water exhibit, Wisconsin water week

by Grace Dempsey March 12, 2021
Posted inAP, Article, Drinking Water, Flint, Groundwater Contamination, Infrastructure, Lead, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, U.S. and Canadian Federal Governments, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Biden EPA to reconsider Trump rule on lead in drinking water

by The Associated Press March 11, 2021
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Lawyers seeking 32% of $641M Flint tainted water settlement

by The Associated Press March 9, 2021
Posted inChicago, Drinking Water, Drinking Water News Roundup, Feature-Chicago, Groundwater Contamination, History and Culture, Illinois, Indigenous Communities, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Lead, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, News, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts, Water Withdrawals

Drinking Water News Roundup: Climate change and Illinois water withdrawals, clean water for Michigan students

by Grace Dempsey February 26, 2021

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  • Wisconsin finally unlocks $125 million funding for PFAS cleanup
    More PFAS news with a study on Minnesota combustion facilities, and proposed rate hikes for water utilities in Illinois.
  • 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.
  • The Next Deluge May Go Differently
    Changes in wetlands policy and reductions in funding mean flooding will worsen.

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