From lead contamination to PFAS, Michigan residents face ongoing threats to safe drinking water. Our reporting follows the science, policy decisions, and local advocates working to protect this essential resource.
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EPA investigates Detroit drinking water expert’s petition signature: Are scientists being silenced?
Two scientists removed from EPA advisory roles say their dismissal reflects an anti-science political climate, after signing a letter protesting federal research funding cuts.
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What EPA’s PFAS rollback means for contaminated Michigan drinking water
The Trump administration announces it’s rescinding federal drinking water limits for four of six PFAS compounds, weakening protections for Michigan communities dealing with widespread contamination from the toxic “forever chemicals.”
Data center news: Saline Township treasurer resigns over data center death threats
Saline Township official resigns, says she received death threats over the 1.4-gigawatt Related Digital data center project.
Michigan environmental news: Tlaib’s Make DTE Pay Act connects rate hikes, pollution violations
U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s legislation would double Clean Air Act penalties for investor-owned utilities that seek rate hikes within two years of a violation.
Auburn Hills water main break could leave taps dry for 2 weeks: ‘This is not a drill’
“It’s going to be very uncomfortable for our residents,” says Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett.
$10 million in water assistance funding advances in Michigan Senate: ‘Basic human need’
The Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a budget Thursday with $10 million for water assistance—double last year’s amount but far short of the $60 million advocates say is needed to address Michigan’s growing water affordability crisis.
Ypsilanti utility OKs 12-month ban on supplying water for data centers
The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority approves a 12-month moratorium on supplying water to data centers, blocking service to facilities including a planned $1.2-billion University of Michigan project.
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