Published 3 years ago

Michigan orders 'all-hands-on-deck' response to water crisis

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer orders a "whole-of-government" response to elevated levels of lead in Benton Harbor's water. She's directing state agencies to ensure residents have safe tap water. For three years, measurements have detected lead levels well above 15 parts per billion, the federal threshold for taking action.

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Yahoo News

Michigan governor orders urgent response to lead crisis

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday ordered a “whole-of-government” response to elevated levels of lead in tap water in the southwestern Michigan city of Benton Harbor and vowed to accelerate the replacement of its lead pipes. The Democratic governor on Thursday also committed to replacing lead pipes within 18 months, accelerating what had been a five-year timeline announced more than a month ago. “This whole-of-government response will proceed …

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Guardian

After fighting for clean drinking water since 2018, a Michigan city will finally get lead-free lines

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has promised an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ approach to replace the lines within 18 monthsResidents of Benton Harbor, Michigan, a predominantly Black city that has dealt with elevated lead levels in its water for at least three years, have welcomed an announcement by the governor, that all lead lines in the city would now be replaced over the next 18 months.The governor Gretchen Whitmer promised an “all-hands-on-deck” approach …

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Michigan governor orders urgent response to lead crisis

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered a “whole-of-government” response to elevated levels of lead in Benton Harbor’s water

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Michigan governor orders urgent response to lead crisis

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday ordered a “whole-of-government” response to elevated levels of lead in tap water in the southwestern Michigan city of Benton Harbor and vowed to accelerate the replacement of its lead pipes.

3 years ago·United States

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abc News

Michigan governor orders urgent response to lead crisis

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered a “whole-of-government” response to elevated levels of lead in Benton Harbor’s water

3 years ago·United States

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CNN

Michigan governor signs executive directive to help Benton Harbor residents get access to safe drinking water

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive Thursday designed to help residents of Benton Harbor get access to safe drinking water amid concerns about unsafe levels of lead in its water system.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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