Commission backs concurrence seeking redeclaration on unfunded lead-and-copper rule

May 22, 2024

The commission approved submitting a concurrence supporting a petition challenging the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s unfunded lead-and-copper rule, citing concerns about costs of replacing private service lines and urging state funding if replacement is required.

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The Mount Clemens City Commission approved a concurrence supporting a petition asking the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to reconsider its lead-and-copper rule, which local officials characterized as an unfunded mandate that could force extensive water-service replacements.

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