drinking water

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is joining six other governors in formally requesting federal drinking water monitoring systems for microplastics across the country.

Lifeline H2O replaces a program that served 29,000 households at its peak. Only 5,000 will get into the new program. Advocates demand more funding for water affordability.

Several Michigan environmental groups are calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to sign a petition demanding that the EPA test drinking water for microplastics.

The upgraded system stretches between roughly Port Huron and Monroe, along Lake Saint Clair between Lakes Huron and Erie. Water treatment plant operators can now continuously monitor water for signs of potential contamination.

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.

An update on the toxic chemical Gelman plume nearing Ann Arbor's drinking water source, Detroit and other Michigan regions are sinking, a local play examines the relationship between technology consumers, and technology creators and preview of the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference.

The Legislature debates a bill package around transgender youth in sports. Then, one person’s journey to become the first person to kayak around the Great Lakes. Plus, the impact of the EPA delaying setting guidelines for PFAS.

Legislation rolled out Wednesday would help lower-income Michigan households access safe and affordable water.

The Mayor of Detroit and the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department give updates on the reconstruction efforts after a February 17 main water line break and flooding.

Metro Detroit residents may see the largest water rate hike in a decade as the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) proposes significant increases to drinking water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026.