by Fix MI State | Jan 17, 2017 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
Gov. Rick Snyder called for major new state investment in maintaining sewers, water systems and other public works in his State of the State address, citing failures including the Flint water crisis and the Fraser sinkhole. The call came during a speech that heartily...
by Fix MI State | Jan 16, 2017 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
What’s in your water? If you’re on city water in Kalamazoo, a 187-page report on the public water supply system provides the answer. While the Department of Public Services remains compliant with federal and state regulations, the report shows its efforts...
by Fix MI State | Jan 4, 2017 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A break in a storm water pipe caused a small sinkhole on Oakland Drive near Waldo Stadium on Tuesday. Crews found that sinkhole before any vehicles were impacted, but that area of Oakland remained blocked for some time. Newschannel 3...
by Fix MI State | Jan 3, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
It’s not often that we get geeked about the arrival of new taxes and fees. But the hike in fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees that kicked in Sunday marks the start of what should be a sustained effort to improve Michigan’s infrastructure. And that ultimately...
by Fix MI State | Nov 4, 2016 | Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters
Grand Rapids officials say the city’s drinking water is still well within federal standards for the presence of lead. Such testing is getting increased attention amid Flint’s crisis with lead-tainted water. The city posted the results on its website Friday...
