Great Lakes Water Authority

A regional water utility in Michigan is getting federal help to determine how to best mitigate increasing flood risks.

The Great Lakes Water Authority provides drinking water and wastewater services to most of southeast Michigan. According to a statement from the utility, the change will involve gradually doubling the amount of orthophosphates used in the water treatment process, starting next month. That chemical additive acts to coat pipes, preventing lead or copper from seeping into the water.

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A tentative deal to settle the $55 million dispute was approved Wednesday night by the Highland Park City Council. The GLWA board is expected to vote on the deal next week.

The Detroit enclave has fewer than 9,000 residents, a poverty rate around 40%, and a giant past-due bill from the state-created Great Lakes Water Authority.

Highland Park faces a $24 million court judgment after not paying disputed water and sewer bills for years. The city and GLWA had been in mediation, trying to work out a plan for Highland Park to pay. Now, the two sides have struck a deal that gives them more time to do that.

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Highland Park is on the hook for a $19 million bill to the Great Lakes Water Authority, plus interest. City leaders say that’s simply unaffordable for the tiny, low-income city, and the state needs to act.

Great Lakes Water Authority officials say repairs and testing may take until September 3.

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