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The Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) is looking for heavy metal. This past summer, the YCUA recieved funding as part of the Environmental Protection Agency's "Get the Lead Out" initiative. It's designed to remove lead water pipes that can impact drinking water. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale provides more details on the work being done in Ypsilanti area in a conversation with YCUA executive director Luke Blackburn on this week's "On the Ground Ypsi."
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A2 Water for the City of Ann Arbor has released its first quarterly report this year concerning the Gelman plume and 1,4 dioxane contamination. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor says he hopes the city will continue on the path they have set for the new year. That includes improving basic services and quality of life. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Ypsilanti Community Schools has recently received a state grant to help them improve drinking water for their students and staff. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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Some Michigan lawmakers are trying to get a bill package aimed at water affordability passed before the end of the year. Colin Jackson has more.
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The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether the state is following the law to include the costs of compliance in groundwater cleanup orders. Rick Pluta reports.
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The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments today on a challenge to the state’s drinking water rules for PFAS. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Washtenaw County has elected its next Water Resources Commissioner. Evan Pratt decided against running for re-election after serving four terms. Former Saline Mayor and State Representative Gretchen Driskell won the race. She joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the priorities and challenges of the new job.
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The Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a state agency failed to follow a critical step as it adopted rules to protect drinking water from contamination by a class of forever chemicals. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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The Biden Administration has taken steps to address the environmental problems posed by PFAS contamination. The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a ruling overturning the "Chevron Doctrine," and it has environmentalists alarmed. The implications on PFAS regulation and clean-up are already being felt and could have implications right here in Michigan. That's the topic WEMU's David Fair and Michigan League of Conservation Voters executive director Lisa Wozniak chose for the September edition of "1st Friday Focus on the Environment." Their guest is among those concerned about the ramifications. John Reeder is Vice President of Federal Affairs with the Environmental Working Group.