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Tag: drinking water

Drinking water expert Elin Betanzo leans on a blue drinking water pipe
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EPA investigates Detroit drinking water expert’s petition signature: Are scientists being silenced?

Leah Samuel of Planet Detroit's spring 2025 Neighborhood Reporting Lab. by Leah Samuel August 13, 2025August 14, 2025

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.

Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins, who is wearing a red shirt, stands with arms crossed.
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Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins says she’ll work for city’s most vulnerable 

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 1, 2025August 3, 2025
The Great Lakes Water Authority's Water Works Park facility on East Jefferson Avenue.
Posted inNews

GLWA work creates confusion over discolored Detroit drinking water 

Avatar photo by Ethan Bakuli July 3, 2025July 3, 2025
Drinking fountain
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GLWA raises $280 million for water, sewer projects with bond sale

Headshot of Planet Detroit intern Maya Moore by Maya Moore July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
Drinking water drips from faucet.
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What we’re reading: Drinking water runs yellow from some Detroit faucets

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok June 26, 2025June 26, 2025
Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, on Mackinac Island.
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EPA budget cuts represent ‘serious hit’ to Michigan water infrastructure: EGLE’s Phil Roos

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak June 16, 2025June 16, 2025
Wyandotte resident Erin Craig sits on a bench with her son, Ethan, in front of flowers.
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Wyandotte to craft fluoride plan 10 years after removing it from drinking water

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 13, 2025June 13, 2025
Lead pipe
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VOICES: Michigan must expand filter access to protect public health 

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Sofia Johansson and Victoria Patton June 4, 2025June 4, 2025
Wyandotte Municipal Services facility
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Wyandotte cut fluoride from its water. Here’s what residents should know.

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt June 3, 2025June 3, 2025
Wyandotte Municipal Services sign.
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Wyandotte water system problems pose ‘immediate health risk’: State regulator

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

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