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Weekend Testing Results On Huron River Toxin Release

Lansing, MI - Testing conducted over the weekend by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) did not detect the presence of hexavalent chromium in the Huron River system downstream of a chemical release.

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New Michigan Harmful Algal Bloom Reports Map Announced

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are reminding Michiganders to be aware of the potential for harmful algal blooms (HABs) in bodies of water.

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Milford Pond Area Is Latest Testing Site For Huron River Toxin

Lansing, MI -State investigators yesterday, August 5, 2022 focused on the Hubbell Pond area in Milford, where two test samples from the previous day showed a low-level presence of a toxic chemical released into the Huron River system by a manufacturing company.

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Huron River Testing Continues With Preliminary Results Negative

Lansing, MI -Test results from nine surface water samples taken Wednesday downstream of a release of hexavalent chromium into the Huron River system showed no detectable presence of the contaminant, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced Thursday, August 4, 2022.

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Investigation Into Carcinogen Release Into Huron River Widened

Lansing, MI - On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, state investigators widened their water sampling effort at and downstream of a release of hexavalent chromium into the Huron River system as the first test results began to come in.

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MI Residents Urged To Avoid Contact With Section Of Huron River

Lansing, MI - The Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and local officials are working together to protect residents in Monroe, Oakland, Livingston, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties following a release of hexavalent chromium to the Wixom Sewage Treatment Facility from Tribar Manufacturing in Wixom.

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MDHHS Introduces Initiative To Strengthen MI Medicaid Coverage

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is announcing MIHealthyLife, an initiative to strengthen Medicaid coverage by seeking public input as the department rebids its Medicaid health plan contracts.

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Open House In Macomb Co For Caregivers Of Dementia Conditions

Clinton Twp., MI - The Macomb County Office of Senior Services will host an open house for caregivers at its Goldenberry Adult Day Center on Wednesday, July 27 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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