Oneida Nation of the Thames is no longer asking residents to limit water use, but the First Nation community will remain under a state of emergency over fears water levels could drop again, officials say. Read More
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By Lindsey Smith, Michigan Radio
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Some want Michigan to regulate septic tanks to protect water quality
Being a state with direct access to a lot of freshwater creates opportunities for housing, jobs and tourism.
However, the quality of Michigan’s water is threatened due to poorly maintained septic tanks, according to environmental advocates pushing for legislation to require periodic inspections of septic systems statewide.
The post Some want Michigan to regulate septic tanks to protect water quality first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.
Trucker faces new charges in 60-kg cocaine seizure at Blue Water Bridge
A trucker accused of trying to smuggle about 60 kilograms of suspected cocaine across the Blue Water Bridge has been hit with new charges amid allegations heroin also was on board, court records show.
Trillium Foundation funding for Grey-Bruce projects
Trillium Foundation funding has been announced for some projects in Grey-Bruce. On Friday, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker announced $725,300 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Community Building Fund capital stream for three local projects. The Blue Water Curling Club in Owen Sound will receive $164,600 to replace outdated mechanical equipment of their ice plant, the […]
Marshfield, Adams shut down wells due to PFAS pollution
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Marshfield and Adams have joined the list of Wisconsin cities that have shut down municipal wells due to PFAS contamination.
Wisconsin Public Radio reported that the state Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday that sampling in the two cities has detected PFAS high enough to concern state health officials.
Water pipe pull under Muskegon dunes complete, work moves back to Pere Marquette beach
A $13.5 million effort, dubbed the Muskegon Channel Crossing Project, is providing a second water source to communities north of the channel that leads from Lake Michigan to Muskegon Lake. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story