What $10 million for drinking water infrastructure means for Highland Park By Brian Allnutt ● Accountability ● August 24, 2023 The money won’t impact the city’s water debt, but it could help the city address leaky pipes and lead.
Contaminated water likely not poisoning city, officials claim By Tom Perkins ● Accountability ● August 24, 2023 State and federal officials noted plans are in motion to rein in the estimated 72,000 gallons per day of contaminated wastewater flowing into the Detroit River upstream of Wyandotte’s drinking water intake.
OPINION: Detroit broke its promise on water shutoffs. Here’s what it needs to do to keep it. By Jeremy Orr, Esq. ● Opinion ● August 17, 2023 The city’s Lifeline Plan is commendable but not enough. A comprehensive solution requires access to assistance and affordability.
Poem: Branches of the Willow By Courtney Burk ● Community ● July 24, 2023 Resilience — passed down through generations, the gentleness of swaying.
New pipe would send Grosse Pointe Park’s raw sewage into Lake St. Clair By Brian Allnutt ● Accountability ● May 25, 2023 An extreme emergency relief valve would prevent basement backups during heavy rains in Grosse Pointe but could threaten water quality downstream.
Judge denies stay, requires Highland Park and GLWA to reach water payment agreement By Brian Allnutt ● Accountability ● April 21, 2023 Highland Park official says GLWA decision could mean tax ‘catastrophe’ for residents and businesses.
Water rights activists continue years-long push for a statewide affordability plan on World Water Day By Gary Wilson ● Accountability ● March 28, 2023 Michigan “has a black eye on this issue,” one advocate said.
Why Detroit will likely need a statewide fix for water affordability By Brian Allnutt ● Solutions ● February 9, 2023
OPINION: The origin of the water affordability crisis in Highland Park By Paul Sewick ● Opinion ● January 30, 2023
Study finds racial disparities in distribution of federal funds for water systems By Center for Public Integrity ● Accountability ● January 26, 2023