Title
The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department adopt resolution acknowledging its Duties Under Amendments to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Supplying Water to the Public Administrative Rules Regarding Public Education and Consumer Notification of Lead in Drinking Water.
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Agenda of November 14, 2018
Item No. 18-0254
Lead and Copper Rule
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Gary Brown, Director
Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Supplying Water to the Public Administrative Rules - "Lead and Copper Rule"
MOTION
Upon recommendation of Debra N. Pospiech, Chief Administrative Office and General Counsel, the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department acknowledges its duties under the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Supplying Water to the Public Administrative Rules (R 325.10102, et seq.), specifically subsection (7) of Rule 410, Public education regarding lead; consumer notice of lead and copper; and will meet at least annually to address requirements stated in the rule.
BACKGROUND
On June 14, 2018, amendments were adopted to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality administrative rules with regarding to the presence of lead and copper in the public water supply. The amendments are known informally as the revised "Lead and Copper Rule." As part of the revised rule, each water supply that serves a population of 50,000 or more shall create a water system advisory council to be established by December 14, 2018, that meets the following requirements:
(7) Each water supply that serves a population of 50,000 or more, and each consecutive water system that serves a population of 50,000 or more, shall create a water system advisory council. Councils shall operate as follows:
(a) A council shall consist of at least 5 members, appointed by the co...
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