Michigan has enacted the toughest regulations to curb lead in drinking water, mandating the replacement of all lead service lines by 2041, enhanced water testing, and stricter lead limits to mitigate lead exposure in Michigan water.
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Michigan has enacted the toughest regulations to curb lead in drinking water, mandating the replacement of all lead service lines by 2041, enhanced water testing, and stricter lead limits to mitigate lead exposure in Michigan water.