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Value of Water Campaign

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  • HEALTHJun 7 · 10:00 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    Guide: Michigan’s water affordability issue by the numbers

    Michigan’s inflation-adjusted average water costs rose 188% between 1980 and 2018, with Detroit and Flint seeing 285% and 320% increases, respectively. Up to 10.75% of Michigan households spend over 5% of income on water, prompting bipartisan legislation to cap bills for low-income residents and protect against shutoffs. A 2022 University of Michigan study linked water shutoffs to health risks and forced residents to ration water.

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