Some Democratic lawmakers see a bill to declare a human right to water as a first step toward broader efforts to end the water shutoffs that plague low-income Michiganders.
Detroit water shutoffs
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Opinion | To protect all Michiganders, maintain access to clean water
The Legislature should pass Senate Bill 241 now to protect the public’s health.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Gov. Whitmer unveils $500M spending strategy for Michigan water
Experts said the strategy, which largely draws upon existing funding sources to tackle PFAS contamination, lead pipe replacement, sewer overflows and other water challenges, is a good step but fixing Michigan’s water infrastructure will require more investment.
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Opinion | How to ensure water security and beat coronavirus in Michigan
As welcome are the orders to restore water, they will not end the coronavirus crisis nor protect us from future ones, without three additional actions in the short, medium and long term.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Coronavirus makes even finding water to help the needy a struggle in Detroit
Hoarding has made bottled water a scarce commodity in Michigan, complicating efforts to deliver the bare essentials to thousands of Detroit residents.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Detroit moving faster to restore water, but hundreds still without service
Ten days into an emergency effort to restore water to Detroit homes, several hundred residents still remain without water and activists wants Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to enlist the National Guard to help in the effort.
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Detroit off to slow start restoring water to homes as coronavirus hits
Detroit has turned water back on to fewer than 100 homes despite a program that slashes reconnection fees to $25. City officials say they are racing to solve phone and contractor issues they blame for the delays.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Detroit to offer $25 water restorations as coronavirus fears mount
Detroit is offering to turn back on water for $25 to halt the spread of coronavirus, and for 30 days, the state of Michigan will pick up the tab for those who can’t afford it, Mayor Mike Duggan announced.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Detroit says no proof water shutoffs harm health. Get real, experts say.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is unlikely to declare a state emergency to end Detroit water shutoffs, prompting debate about how much proof is needed about health detriments that researchers say are obvious.
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Bernie Sanders calls Detroit shutoffs an ‘outrage,’ as city seeks more help
Citing a Bridge Magazine article, Sanders calls water shutoffs a ‘moral outrage.’ City officials say they want to expand relief efforts for thousands of impoverished residents with no running water.