FLINT, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says that monitoring for lead in Flint’s drinking water has complied with the state’s Lead and Copper Rule.
The latest six-month monitoring period for lead in Flint’s drinking water resulted in a 90th percentile calculation for the samples collected of 3 parts per billion. EGLE says the results are below the 15 ppb standard, and also would have been below the new 12 ppb standard that went into effect for sampling after January 1, 2025.
EGLE also announced that it has verified or completed restorations of yards at roughly 1,800 Flint properties that had their water service lines excavated or replaced. More than 98 percent of Flint’s residential lead service lines have been replaced. The State is also assisting the City to complete that work and expects to complete all replacements and restorations at addresses where permission is obtained to conduct work…