Charles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipCollaborationDrinking WaterFeature HomepageForever Chemicals FeaturedLatest NewsMichiganNewsPFASPFAS News RoundupRefreshWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Ongoing battle to keep toxic chemicals at bay
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Outdated laws and chemicals that were approved without assessing for risk leave communities struggling to ward off contaminants before they foul drinking supplies.
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New U.S. Climate Law Could Make Midwest Water Contamination Worse
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Billions in clean energy incentives rely on raw materials from polluting corn and livestock.
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Smart sewers relieve stress on systems and wastewater officials, saving energy and funds
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“Smart sewer” technology is increasingly common in the region, helping cities avoid overflows that release untreated sewers into lakes and rivers.
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Road Salt, A Stealthy Pollutant, Is Damaging Michigan Waters
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Rivers and lakes are becoming saltier while law and practice limit effective responses.