Roll Call » From lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan, to toxic levels of arsenic found in Texas, over the past decade tens of millions of Americans have likely been exposed to dangerously unsafe water. The need to invest in our water and wastewater systems is as urgent and vital as building the “gleaming new roads, bridges, highways, […]
Michigan Live » Public water systems in Michigan had lead levels ranging from zero to 82 parts per billion of lead in the first six months of this year, according to records requested by MLive-The Flint Journal through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
WQP Magazine » Testing from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality showed that Flint, Mich., homes that had their water lines replaced have lower lead levels in their water. Nearly all homes with replacement lines tested below federal lead guidelines.
Think Progress » Flint, Michigan city officials issued a request for proposal (RFP) for a private company to conduct an analysis of the city’s water system and make recommendations for improvements. City residents believe this is an opening for water privatization and have expressed their opposition. Reports by the Food & Water Watch, a consumer watchdog […]
Michigan Live » The State of Michigan will contract with the engineering firm Rowe Professional Services for a study to determine where lead pipes and service lines are located within the city of Flint. Information about the city’s pipe system is stored on 45,000 index cards. Officials estimate there are 5,000 lead service lines; 25,000 non-lead […]
Michigan Live » More than 30,000 residents of Flint, Michigan have filed a class-action lawsuit against several state and city officials seeking $75 million in refunds for water bills, and $75 million to assist with costs for incidental damage and the replacement of residential lead pipes. The lawsuit claims state and city officials were aware of […]