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EPA puts limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

PFAS chemicals have been used for decades to waterproof and stain-proof consumer products and are linked to health problems.

A flooded street as a result of the water main break in Detroit’s Southwest neighborhood in the winter, with thin sheets of ice on top of the water. Cars are set at various angles along the edges of the street, with emergency vehicles visible in the background. A group of people in yellow jumpsuits are in the middle of the street, trudging through floodwaters as they push a boat away from a flooded house.

After water main break, officials say homes in Detroit’s Southwest will get repairs covered

A water transmission main broke in Detroit’s Southwest neighborhood early Monday. Detroit officials say the city will help pay to repair homes. Crews worked to reduce flooding and help people get out of flooded homes.

Flint's water crisis is in the glare of the national spotlight this weekend

With the Democratic Presidential Debate taking place Sunday in Flint, Michigan, the national spotlight is once again focusing on the city’s lead-tainted…

Today is the deadline for Flint council to approve a budget

The city is seeing declining revenue and increased retiree costs, but it's avoiding major cuts for now thanks to an influx of federal funds.

Flint receives grant to help residents after water crisis

FLINT, Mich. (AP) - The city of Flint will receive more than $970,000 to help residents get increased access to health services.The Substance Abuse and…

A person carries bags of fresh water after filling up from a tanker at a distribution site in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Wednesday in Asheville, N.C.

In Asheville, N.C., many residents may be without drinking water for weeks

Tropical storm Helene caused 'catastrophic' damage to Asheville’s water treatment and distribution system, cutting off at least 70% of the city’s drinking water supply.

Loading liquid manure from storage lagoon at Slater Farms into tanker for disposal on nearby farm fields

Michigan’s new rules to protect water from manure attacked by lawmakers

A bipartisan group of representatives proposed two statutes last June that would essentially exempt manure digester wastes from EGLE's new oversight.

Washington spotlight focuses again on Flint water crisis

Flint’s drinking water crisis is getting more attention from Washington.Two senior members of Congress are due in Flint Monday.House Minority Whip Steny…

Cornell University's research ponds being used to study any effects floating solar panels might have on the ecology.

Why some municipalities are looking at putting solar panels on water

Floating solar panels are somewhat new in the U.S. In some places, the competition for land makes putting solar panel on plastic rafts feasible.

Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper Alice Volpitta tests water quality in the Jones Falls.

Like Paris, Baltimore knows the struggle of cleaning up water for swimming

Paris spent billions to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming, with mixed results. Baltimore knows how difficult it can be.

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