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he water has gone down about an inch or so, but it stopped; The damage is done.The water is deep, and the ice is thicker as everything in the neighborhood is frozen solid, including a kids scooter.

State officials say more than 400 water service lines in Benton Harbor have been replaced or verified to be free of lead.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued in Commerce Township and Walled Lake after a water main break caused a loss of pressure.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued in Commerce Township and Walled Lake after a water main break caused a loss of pressure.

A boil water advisory first issued Tuesday for a large area in Novi has been lifted, officials announced Thursday (Jan. 13) morning.

A boil water advisory first issued Tuesday for a large area in Novi has been lifted, officials announced Thursday (Jan. 13) morning.

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The break occurred around 9:45 p.m. just north of Glazier Way in northeast Ann Arbor.

The operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant says it has applied for approval from safety authorities to construct an undersea tunnel and other facilities needed for the planned release of large amounts of treated radioactive water into the sea

The Michigan Senate has unanimously approved $3.3 billion in water infrastructure spending to replace lead pipes and repair dams statewide while also sending money to a Detroit-area system that has struggled with flooding.

People living in the Springbrook Estates mobile home park in Macomb County have had to deal with recurring instances of brown, discolored water coming out of their faucets.

A Clinton Township drain that turned bright green over the weekend is not toxic.

Most prefer bottled water, but older Americans are more skeptical.

As worries about lead in the water spreads across Metro Detroit, the race is on to remove hundreds of miles of dangerous and potentially poisonous pipeline.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing $300 million in water spending to help local utilities address elevated lead levels, plan for pipe replacement and connect users of contaminated wells to the municipal supply.

The Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon has been without clean drinking water for years, the just-passed infrastructure bill promises to fix that.

Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply.

Michigan and local officials have been targeted in a lawsuit over high levels of lead in Benton Harbor’s drinking water.

Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will soon start testing the water in 300 homes in Benton Harbor to check the certified filters given area residents by the state to remove lead from the drinking water.

Researchers at Michigan State University are collecting data on how the Great Lakes shoreline, how residents view coastlines and the impact of high water levels.

That means residents in the area temporarily will lose water service on Wednesday.

The water main on Oakland Street between Gill Road and Wilmarth Avenue will be shut down Wednesday, Nov. 3, in order for the contractor to complete the final connection to the city’s water supply system, Farmington officials announced Tuesday.

A massive water main break in Farmington Hills is impacting several Metro Detroit communities and it will be days before water service is back to normal.

A massive water main break in Farmington Hills damaged multiple homes and several Metro Detroit communities are now under boil water advisories.

A boil water advisory has been issued for all Novi, Walled Lake and Commerce Township residents after a water main break caused low water pressure for many in the city on Sunday.

A boil water advisory has been issued for all Novi residents after a water main break caused low water pressure for many in the city on Sunday.

It’s been several years since the start of the Flint water crisis, but the issue doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon in Michigan, and perhaps around the U.S.

It’s been several years since the start of the Flint water crisis, but the issue doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon in Michigan, and perhaps around the U.S.

The issue of elevated lead levels in Michigan drinking water only seems to be growing.

Removing lead from drinking water pipelines has been a key piece of Democrats sweeping bills, but the clock is ticking to get both the bills passed as Michiganders again have to worry if their water is dangerous.

Another Michigan city is giving filters to residents as a result of high lead results in some drinking water samples.

Another Michigan city is giving filters to residents as a result of high lead results in some drinking water samples.

A day after<a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/topic/Manchester/" target="_blank"> Manchester</a> residents received news that <a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/10/21/testing-shows-high-lead-levels-in-water-at-7-homes-in-village-of-manchester/" target="_blank">recent lead tests exceeded what are known as action levels</a>, state and <a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/topic/Washtenaw_County/" target="_blank">Washtenaw County</a> workers were there to offer testing and water filters.

After tests showed six homes had high lead levels in water, the city of Hamtramck spent the day giving out free water filters to every home in the area.

Periodic testing of tap water revealed high levels of lead in the tap water of 19 homes in the Village of Manchester.

The city of Hamtramck tested several dozen sites for lead in tap water, and a handful came back with levels above what Michigan says is OK.

Here we go again. Another lead water crisis, this time, in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

The city of Benton Harbor is in the midst of a lead water crisis and it’s now getting national attention.

A boil water notice has been lifted for Huron Township after samples tested negative for bacteria.

A water main break is forcing the Huron School District to close its buildings for most of this week.

BENTON HARBOR, MI — Michigan health officials are advising Benton Harbor residents to use bottled water for drinking, cooking, teeth brushing and mixing baby formula due to elevated levels of lead showing up in tap water testing. “Protecting the health and safety of Benton Harbor residents is a top priority,” said Elizabeth Hertel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) director. Edward Pinkney, a community faith leader and president of the grassroots Benton Harbor Community Water Council, in response to Wednesday’s bottled water recommendation. The bottled water recommendation is based on “a few homes having high lead levels in their water sample,” Sutfin wrote. “We will continue to monitor this situation and take any actions necessary to protect the residents of Benton Harbor.

In a story published September 22, 2021, about water being distributed in Benton Harbor, Michigan, The Associated Press erroneously reported the name of an environmental group as the National Resources Defense Council.

With several inches of rain expected to fall across Metro Detroit over the next few days, the Great Lakes Water Authority is warning residents to remain alert and be prepared for potential flooding -- especially after an issue was discovered at a local pump station.

The waters of the Mediterranean were stirred up by storms and high winds.

The mobile water treatment machine can clean 4,000 gallons of water per minute.

A boil water notice issued for some Inkster residents last month has been lifted.

Ever feel like you’re not getting results from your workout? Well don’t be discouraged, there are some tricks to make that exercise routine more effective. Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler chatted with Host Jason Carr about the importance of breaking a sweat.

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Harmful algal bloom advisories have been issued for two locations in Muskegon County. The advisories impact Fisherman’s Landing on Muskegon Lake in Muskegon and the North Muskegon Water Sports Park, also on Muskegon Lake, the City of Muskegon reported on Facebook Friday afternoon, Sept. 3. Skin contact with water containing harmful algae can cause rashes, hives, or skin blisters as well as runny eyes and noses or asthma-like symptoms, according to EGLE. Swallowing water with harmful algae can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, numbness, headaches, dizziness, or difficulty breathing. Dogs should be thoroughly rinsed off or bathed with fresh water after contact with water that may contain algae, even if it’s not toxic algae.

A Detroit homeowner is blaming the city after water filled up inside her house.

Skegness, Ingoldmells, Sutton-on-Sea and Mablethorpe beaches have no lifeguards, the RNLI says.

Health officials have closed Independence Lake beach after water testing revealed high levels of E. coli.

Once the water finally started retreating, Cordle went outside to survey the damage to the 10 acres where they’ve lived for more than a decade. The bridge over the creek and into their property had been washed sideways by the swells, trapping them on the farm. Just-purchased bales of hay had been swept downstream, leaving them short on animal feed. Fences across the property had been destroyed.

Just this week, a major Southern California water agency declared a water supply alert for the first time in seven years, and is asking residents to voluntarily conserve. Many of the state’s counties are already under a state of drought emergency.

Community members without power can stop by the city's emergency relief station at Pioneer.

Like many other businesses, cruise lines have implemented changes to their facilities and operations to resume trips while working to prevent the spread of COVID.

Water temperature forecast for western Michigan shoreline from Monday, August 2 to Wednesday, August 4The water temperature forecast shows cold water again tomorrow at Michigan’s popular beaches of southern Lake Michigan. Here’s the water temperature forecast to Thursday, showing the warmer water coming back toward shore. Surface water temperature forecast for August 5, 2021The surface water temperatures should warm back into the 70s by Thursday and stay there into the weekend. Holland water temperature forecast to August 7 (green line)Muskegon should also have much warmer water by Thursday, and lasting into the weekend. Ludington water temperature forecast to August 7 (green line)So some excellent beach weather is coming, and warmer water temperatures.

A new product is supposed to make cleaning your microwave a cinch -- but does it actually work?

The night the rains came, all Yu Ruiping could do was huddle at her market stall

Great Lakes Water Authority CEO Sue McCormick has formally submitted her resignation following major flooding issues across the area.

The head of a regional water agency in southeastern Michigan says she's resigning, weeks after thousands of homes were spoiled by sewage backups during a tremendous storm.

A precautionary boil water notice issued in Farmington Hills this week has ended.

Residents in one neighborhood on Detroit’s west side said a river has been running down their street for more than a week.

The south and southwest portions of Farmington Hills are under a boil water advisory issued Wednesday morning after a power failure at a Great Lakes Water Authority booster station.

The scientists are starting storms by zapping clouds with electricity.

Even if you don’t live in an area with mandatory conservation measures, cutting back on your use can save water, energy and money.

Kim Avis tried to evade justice by fleeing Scotland then faking his death at one of California's most dangerous beaches.

The current manatee die-off could top 1,000 by year’s end, experts say, threatening to reverse the fragile recovery the species has made in recent decades.

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, MI – A popular state park along Lake Michigan is set to reopen. Fisherman’s Island State Park is set to fully reopen after high water and storm damage that caused the partial closure of its main access road and campsites 36-80. The DNR now says that conditions have improved and the park road has been repaired. As a result, the day-use area, located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Charlevoix County, will open to vehicles Friday, June 11. Fisherman’s Island State Park boasts more than six miles of unspoiled Lake Michigan shoreline, and the south end is designated as primitive.

MUSKEGON, MI -- The body of a 69-year-old Norton Shores man was discovered in water near the Muskegon Lake channel, not far from the USS Silversides submarine museum. Someone called 911 about 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 14 and reported seeing a body in the water. Police and rescuers responded to the 3500 block of Fulton Avenue, along the Muskegon Lake shoreline, and found a person unresponsive in the water. Authorities identified the person as a 69-year-old Norton Shores man. Anyone with information about the incident can call the Muskegon Police Department as 231-724-6750 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.

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There is about 2 to 3 inches of liquid water “trapped” in all the snowfall the area has experienced in the past few weeks, according to recent core samples taken by the weather service. A good meteorology rule of thumb is 10 to 13 inches of snow is about a solid inch of liquid water, said meteorologist Lee Carlaw of the Chicago area office of the weather service.

Americans spend $1.5 billion a year on carbonated water, and it's available in a growing range of flavors and sweetness options. Nutrition experts say some of these choices are better for you than others. CBS News' Don Champion reports.

Amid a historic drought, a new report reveals California homeowners cut their water use by less than three percent in February. But Terri Okita found one community that's already learning to live without water.

Just add water: Powdered alcohol may hit the shelves soon The federal government has approved "palcohol," a freeze-dried alcohol powder you can use with water to mix up cocktails.

Depleting the water Lesley Stahl reports on disturbing new evidence that our planet's groundwater is being pumped out much faster than it can be replenished.