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New Drinking Water Online Resources
We have expanded our drinking water website! We now offer up-to-date information for all Michiganders, no matter where your water comes from.
Go to Michigan.gov/EnviroHealth and select ‘Care for MI Drinking Water.'
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Where does your drinking water come from?
Water is an essential part of all living things. It is important for everyone to be aware of their drinking water quality at home or where they live.
Not sure where your drinking water comes from? For more information about each water supply type and to find out where your water comes from, choose “learn more” under each image on the graphic below.
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- Private residential wells and some public water supplies provide drinking water from groundwater.
- Both natural and human-made contaminants can sometimes be found in groundwater that becomes drinking water.
- Learn more about what contaminants may be in your local groundwater and how you can best protect your drinking water and health.
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- Things we do every day affect the health of our environment and the quality of lakes, rivers, and groundwater that become our drinking water.
- Learn more about how you can help protect the environment and your community's drinking water sources through easy, everyday actions.
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- The water coming to your home may already be regularly tested for certain contaminants depending on your water supply. If you have a private residential well, testing is your responsibility. If you have concerns about the quality of your drinking water and want to know more, consider having your water tested.
- Find out more about how to connect with a Michigan certified laboratory for testing.
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- Learn about the rules Michigan has in place to help protect drinking water and health.
- Find out more about the local and state departments that are here to answer your questions and provide you with accurate information about drinking water and health.
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We will continue to provide updates as we offer new information on the website! |
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