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Source: Michigan reaches $600M deal in Flint water crisis
-Under the deal, the state would establish a $600 million fund and Flint residents could file claims for compensation.
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Drinking WaterDrinking Water News RoundupGroundwater ContaminationIndigenous CommunitiesInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOhioPennsylvaniaWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinDrinking Water News Roundup: Drilling fluid contamination, mining pollution concerns, tribal community grants
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
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CollaborationCOVID-19Drinking WaterFeature MilwaukeeGroundwater ContaminationInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMilwaukeeNewsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinMilwaukee significantly behind in project to replace 1,100 lead pipes by end of year
-As of Aug. 10, only 333 lines have been replaced.
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Drinking WaterDrinking Water News RoundupGroundwater ContaminationIndianaIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMichiganMinnesotaNew YorkNewsOntarioPennsylvaniaPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsDrinking Water News Roundup: lead in Pittsburgh, NY stream protection bill
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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APDrinking WaterEquity and Environmental JusticeGroundwater ContaminationLatest NewsLeadMichiganNewsPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeWater Quality and Restoration EffortsCourt: Flint class-action can proceed over lead in water
-The lawsuit names then-Gov. Rick Snyder, two former Flint government managers and public agencies.
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Drinking WaterDrinking Water News RoundupGroundwater ContaminationInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadMinnesotaNew YorkOhioOntarioPennsylvaniaWater Quality and Restoration Efforts
Drinking Water News Roundup: Pennsylvania fracking oversight, lead plumbing standard, EPA water infrastructure grants
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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DetroitDetroit RiverFeature DetroitFish, Birds and AnimalsFlintForever Chemicals FeaturedGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentJohn HartigLake St. ClairLatest NewsLeadMichiganNewsOntarioPFASSt. Clair RiverWater Quality and Restoration EffortsRoller Coaster: Michigan’s long history with environmental contamination
-This special column from John Hartig looks at 10 incidents of contamination in Michigan’s history.
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Drinking WaterEnbridge Line 5 and Other PipelinesGroundwater ContaminationIndustry, Energy, Economic DevelopmentInfrastructureLatest NewsLeadNewsPolicyPolitics, Policy, Environmental JusticeU.S. and Canadian Federal GovernmentsWater Quality and Restoration EffortsRegulatory Rollbacks: Loss of federal water protections impacts Great Lakes region
-Since President Trump took office, the federal government has stripped away or reduced numerous environmental rules.
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AgricultureDrinking WaterDrinking Water News RoundupFeature MilwaukeeGroundwater ContaminationIllinoisLatest NewsLeadMichiganMilwaukeeMinnesotaNewsOntarioPennsylvaniaQuebecWater Quality and Restoration EffortsWisconsinDrinking Water News Roundup: Well contamination, Montreal distributing lead filters, water protection project grants awarded
-Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with drinking water in Great Lakes Now’s headline roundup.
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Pennsylvania governor floats plan to attack lead, asbestos in schools
-Initiatives in the $1.1 billion package include money in Gov. Tom Wolf’s upcoming budget proposal and expanding existing grant programs. Smaller amounts could become available for replacing lead lines in public water systems and testing for lead in drinking water in schools..
