My opinion on what we need to do next to address lead in drinking water in Michigan. New sampling data shows there is more lead getting into our drinking water than we previously thought. Michigan will be a national leader for removing lead from drinking water.

libby cole 10/22/19 libby cole 10/22/19

New lead and copper data in Michigan raises questions about lead in water

Michigan water utilities have completed the first round of sampling under the new Michigan Lead and Copper Rule. Matt Smith at WXYZ-7 invited me to discuss lead in drinking water.

libby cole 7/30/19 libby cole 7/30/19

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

libby cole 7/11/19 libby cole 7/11/19

How is the Michigan Lead and Copper Rule Different from the Federal Lead and Copper Rule?

Do you want to learn more about the federal and Michigan Lead and Copper Rules? Check out this webinar to learn more.

libby cole 7/8/19 libby cole 7/8/19

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.