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2020 Election: Water a Factor in Senate Race in Michigan

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A state surrounded by the Great Lakes reckons with aging infrastructure and chemical contamination.

Tajikistan, “House of Water,” Where Half of The Population Lacks Access to Water

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While tensions over water access have existed for a while, a murder has made many Tajik women in Somoniyon anxious.

What Has the Trump Administration Meant for Water?

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By narrowing or repealing federal rules, the Trump administration has prioritized big business and reduced pollution protection for waterways.

2020 Election: Water Decisions Pepper State and Local Ballots

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A hodgepodge of constitutional amendments and ballot measures seek to move water policy at the state and local level.
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In Pakistan, Pandemic Derails Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Work

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The pandemic has brought about a fundamental shift in Pakistan, one with potentially long-lasting consequences for public health.

Chart: Customer Water Debt Data in 12 U.S. Cities

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Millions of U.S. households are behind on their water bills,…

Michigan Allocates $20 Million to Relieve Customer Water Debts

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Michigan is using federal CARES Act funding to help residents pay off past-due water bills that accrued during the pandemic.

Lack of Utility Data Obscures Customer Water Debt Problems

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Inadequate data hampers understanding of who is most affected by overdue water bills.

House Democrats Ask CDC to Halt Water Shutoffs during the Pandemic

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The CDC already moved to suspend evictions. Could water service be the next target for a national moratorium?

Explainer: Who regulates U.S. drinking water, and how?

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Who’s responsible for making sure drinking water is safe? Ultimately, you are. But in the U.S., federal, state and local entities are also involved. 

One Michigan County Tells the Story of a Nation Plagued By Water Pollution

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Farms housing thousands of animals are one of several sources contaminating the Pine River and dividing a mid-Michigan community.