The Detroit News published an editorial about drinking water quality in Flint, Michigan on April 15, 2018 that repeats some common misunderstandings of the Lead and Copper Rule that can perpetuate the lack of trust in state leaders who did not take basic steps to prevent lead poisoning from the city’s water supply starting in 2014. It is true that lead levels in the water in Flint now are the same as for other cities that are in compliance with the federal Lead and Copper Rule, but this does not mean that families can drink their water without fear.

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Lead Action Level Exceedance in Beverly Hills, Michigan

The Village of Beverly Hills, Michigan exceeded the lead action level as a result of compliance sampling completed in summer 2017.

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Opportunities for Addressing Lead in Drinking Water

The Lead and Copper Rule has regulated lead in drinking water since 1991, yet there are still serious data gaps and shortcomings in the way we work to eliminate the risk of lead exposure in drinking water.

This report was prepared to provide funders in the Great Lakes region with an overview of critical issues surrounding lead in drinking water and specific strategies that could be used to address those issues and reduce lead exposure through drinking water.

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No Stricter Than Federal is No Good for Michigan

House Bill 4205 would make it harder to pass a regulation in Michigan that is stricter than a federally mandated standard. This means if a federal rule isn’t providing the protection we want here in Michigan, we may not be able to address that with improved state regulation.

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Don't Undermine Our Drinking Water

A bill now under consideration in Lansing, House Bill 4205, could prohibit Michigan from adopting any rule more stringent than the federal standard. This would be terrible for protecting Michigan's water resources.