The topic in Something to Think About is “Out of Sight, Out of Mind.” The Flint lead crisis has brought attention to the infrastructure problems that exist in Michigan. But just how serious are the problems with our water and sewer systems that lie below our streets?
We know the roads are in bad shape, but what lies below the roads? Much of the state’s water and sewer infrastructure has been neglected for years, threatening public health and the environment. Some of the pipes meant to deliver water for drinking and washing and to carry away the waste have been in the ground for more than a century. How shaky is Michigan’s overall water infrastructure? What have the state and municipalities done to address the situation and what should they be doing?
