Water

The Ann Arbor City Council Monday night approved increases in the local water, sewer and stormwater rates. The administration says the hikes are needed for infrastructure improvements. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Legislation rolled out Wednesday would help lower-income households with access to safe and affordable water. Rick Pluta tells us the bills have bipartisan support.

The City of Saline is considering a hike in water and sewer rates. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A pair of University of Michigan scientists were involved in the development of the recent launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper, which will study Jupiter’s moon, Europa. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

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.