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How do we prevent the next lead in water crisis?

How do we prevent the next lead in water crisis?

The Detroit radio station, WDET 101.9, invited me to talk about Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s book “What the Eye’s Don’t See,” the Flint Water Crisis, and the Michigan Lead and Copper Rule on Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson. This interview explains how I was able to bring visibility and recognition to the Flint Water Crisis. based on my experience in Washington, DC. It also explains how the Michigan Lead and Copper Rule provides better public health protection than the federal Lead and Copper Rule

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Protecting Drinking Water in the Great Lakes States

Protecting Drinking Water in the Great Lakes States

With increased attention on localized public health concerns related to drinking water, it is up to everyone to learn where their drinking water comes from; understand what consumer confident reports tell us; and advocate for improvements in laws, regulations, and policies that directly affect the safety of our drinking water. We also need to better understand where our influence and advocacy efforts are needed.

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Questions about the Revised Michigan Lead and Copper Rule? We've got answers

Questions about the Revised Michigan Lead and Copper Rule? We've got answers

Questions about Michigan’s new Lead and Copper Rule? Fear not. UM project partners have created a FAQ page for some of the most important questions that consumers, public officials, and water utilities have.

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