Water

State regulators would again have the power to create new water protection rules under legislation that made it out of a Michigan Senate committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Local officials and Democrats in the Legislature are calling for a state fund to help low-income households avoid water service shutoffs because they can’t afford to pay their bills. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Bills to create a new water affordability program received a hearing Thursday before a Michigan House committee. Colin Jackson has more.

For Ann Arbor residents who are behind on their water bills, there is help available. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

It's about that time of year where you'll begin to see people burning leaves, wood, and plant debris where it's allowed in the community. It creates both air and water pollution and impacts the health of our waterways. Add in the issue of fertilizer and phosphorous runoff, and the environmental and ecological impacts add up. WEMU's David Fair discussed the significance of the problem and what's being done about it with Lauren Koloski from the Office of the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner.

Ann Arbor officials are taking the first steps towards ensuring the community’s drinking water remains safe and reliable. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has the story.

Starting today and over the next couple months, Ypsilanti area residents might see some discolored water coming out of their sinks and bathtubs. WEMU's Josh Hakala explains.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a $4.7 billion bi-partisan infrastructure spending bill into law Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Macomb County’s top infrastructure official is feuding with state environmental regulators over water protection – specifically a sewage system permit. Rick Pluta reports.

President Joe Biden visited the Ford production facility in Dearborn this week, where a new, all-electric pickup truck was unveiled. While in Michigan,…