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The city of Battle Creek could be the latest in Michigan to move forward on replacing water pipes that contain lead. City Commissioners are scheduled to…

William Thomas opens the front door of his house on the south side of Benton Harbor and leads the way to the kitchen.He has a white goatee, and he has on…

Health officials are asking people in Benton Harbor to run their water for at least five minutes before using any. That’s after nearly 50 homes in the…

Benton Harbor is offering to test the water at any home in the city, after initial tests showed elevated levels of lead in eight homes.The water samples…

A report by the EPA’s Inspector General blames “management weakness” for delays in the federal agency’s response to the Flint, Michigan water crisis.Those…

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed tighter standards for lead in dust on floors and window sills. Lead dust can be a big source of lead…

Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula has reopened three buildings but turned off drinking fountains while campus officials investigate high…

Gov. Rick Snyder wants to improve the state's water infrastructure by investing $110 million annually to help ensure access to safe drinking…

Ever since the Flint water crisis, Michigan cities and citizens have started paying attention to lead in drinking water pipes and faucets and the…

Lead levels among Detroit children are rising after decades of decline, and health officials say the city’s aggressive housing demolition program is…