Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Archives

Detroit water meets, surpasses federal and state standards for quality and safety, study says

By Marge Sorge on 06/08/2018 City Health, City News

If you want to find out more about the water coming into your home or business check out the 2017 Water Quality Report from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA). The report highlights the performance of DWSD and GLWA water professionals in delivering drinking water as well […]

State works to help Southwest Detroiters breathe easily

By E.B. Allen on 04/21/2016 All Neighborhoods, District 6, Healthy Cities

Getting a breath of fresh air in polluted areas of Southwest Detroit could become a more real possibility. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) recently announced a move to get legislative approval in setting new sulfur dioxide limits for U.S. Steel’s Zug Island Boiler Houses. The new rule would also reduce sulfur dioxide at […]