Last October, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill requiring schools and daycares in the state to install water filters that remove lead at all drinking and cooking water outlets. Now, schools must have a drinking water management plan in place by Jan. 24, 2025. At the time, Whitmer said, as MLive.com reported, “Every parent wants to make sure their kids are healthy, and today’s bills ensure that our kids have safe and clean drinking water when they sip from the drinking fountain,” said Whitmer. “In Michigan, we have seen the devastating and long-lasting impact of lead exposure, and we are committed to making sure no child has to suffer through this again.” Detroit has 110 public schools with over 48,000 students enrolled. Along with these schools, the city is home to numerous private schools and daycare facilities. As a result, thousands of children across the area could be without access to water that meets the updated state guidelines. “Michigan school buildings are older...
