Michigan environmental regulators have identified four major issues posing immediate health risks to Wyandotte residents in a recent survey of the city’s water system, prompting concerns among local residents.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) found 40% of Wyandotte’s water system experiencing “significant deterioration.” Regulators discovered tennis balls, beverage containers, and insects in one of the city’s drinking water reservoirs during their inspection.
“I clean with it, I wash dishes with it, I cook with it. I don’t drink it. I drink bottled water,” says Judy Headman, a 35-year resident of Wyandotte, reflecting growing concerns among community members…