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CBS News
08-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Michigan officials say there are "significant deficiencies" in Wyandotte's water system
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has issued a report that there are "significant deficiencies" in the management of Wyandotte's water system. But the city says the water is safe, adding "it consistently meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality standards." "There is no known current risk to public health from the City's drinking water, and we are fully committed to maintaining that record," the city said on its website. The respective statements spin out of a notice that Michigan EGLE issued April 30, citing "significant deficiencies" in the areas of treatment, distribution system, finished water storage and management/operations. The letter was also sent to the Wayne County Health Department. "The most significant observations during the Survey are the need for adequate investment in capital improvement projects, completion of maintenance activities, and adequate investment in staffing," EGLE said in its letter. "There are several indications the City is not keeping up with capital investments, especially in the distribution system and future operational and maintenance needs may overwhelm the available budget and resources." The four matters listed as significant deficiencies were: Failure to keep up with an inspection schedule for backflow prevention and cross-connections. Damage to the vents at one reservoir. Assorted debris, such as tennis balls and beverage containers, was found at another reservoir. A water treatment process that didn't include a specified method of mixing the treatment chemical into the raw water. The city was given 120 days to either correct the significant deficiencies noted or submit a "corrective action plan" that EGLE will review. There were also other matters noted as deficiencies, such as an inspection report that showed zebra mussels found near an entrance to a water intake pipe, and routine maintenance schedules, such as hydrant flushing that was not implemented "due to inadequate staffing." In addition, the city of Wyandotte has not included fluoride treatment for several years. "If fluoride treatment is not continued, the appropriate local procedures need to be followed," the letter says. "It is imperative for the water supply to notify the public so residents can make informed decisions about their oral health." On that detail, the city has replied, "Fluoridation of drinking water is not required by law. The City discontinued fluoride treatment in 2015 during a treatment plant rehabilitation project. Fluoride levels are monitored and disclosed in the City's annual Consumer Confidence Reports, and residents are encouraged to consult with their dental professionals about supplemental fluoride needs." Wyandotte officials say after the April report was issued, the city's Municipal Services took steps toward "actively addressing all recommendations." This includes a series of repairs at the reservoirs and evaluation of its filtration method. In the meantime, the EGLE staff noted that during the three years before its report was issued, the city had taken a number of steps to address water facility operations and improvements.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Metro Detroit election results for May 6, 2025
Results for races and ballot proposals in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties for the May 6, 2025 election. Wyandotte mayor One position. Four-year term. Wyandotte city council Six positions. Four-year term. Redford Union School District building and site bond proposal For ballot language, see Wayne County clerk's website. Southgate Community School District bonding proposal For ballot language, see Wayne County clerk's website. Southgate Community School District operating millage renewal proposal For ballot language, see Wayne County clerk's website. Southgate Community School District operating millage proposal For ballot language, see Wayne County clerk's website. Clawson charter amendment No. 1 For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. Clawson charter amendment No. 2 For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. Ferndale Millage restoration proposal For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. Ferndale Public Schools school improvement bond proposition For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. The Lamphere Schools school improvement bond proposition For ballot language, see Oakland County clerk's website. Mount Clemens Community Schools building and site bond proposal For ballot language, see Macomb County clerk's website. Results will be updated as they are posted to the county websites. Refresh the page for updated results. Races that are not competitive - where there are fewer candidates than positions - will not be included. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Metro Detroit election results for May 6, 2025
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wyandotte Schools adopt modified 4-day school week
WYANDOTTE, Okla. — Beginning next school term, Wyandotte students will have a modified four-day school week, school superintendent Brad Wade said on Friday. 'The modified school week has been very well received by students and parents,' Wade said. Wade said students will go for the same number of days, 165. 'We have rearranged the calendar,' Wade said. 'We are adding a couple of days at the beginning and end of the school calendar and reducing the length of Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break.' The only five-day school weeks are August 25, December 15, and January 12. The other Mondays during that stretch are the Fall and Thanksgiving Break weeks, designated for special district activities, such as Wyandotte Nation Days and similar celebrations and cultural events. From March until the end of school in May 2026, Wyandotte schools will follow an early release schedule. Students will attend school five days a week, but are released from school on Friday at 1 p.m. Wade said teacher recruitment is one of the benefits of this new calendar. 'It is a new reality that education is not a career that very many young people are going into now in Oklahoma,' Wade said. 'This is placing a strain on the ability of schools to recruit new teachers. In talking with other area schools that have gone to the 4-day calendar, that is the biggest plus: there are more quality applicants for available positions.' Other benefits include fewer discipline problems because the weeks are shorter, and there is less frustration. On those Mondays, the district will actually be running a bus to pick up students and student-athletes for their practices. Aug. 12: First Day of School Oct. 16-17: Fall Break Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Break December 22-January 5, 2026: Winter Break March 16-20, 2026: Spring Break May 22, 2026: Last Day of School May 23, 2026: Graduation Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
