Water is a life-sustaining need and should be affordable for everyone

By: Julie Cassidy

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 682

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Here in Michigan, an estimated 41% of households struggle to afford basic needs. That includes water. Water is essential to the physical and mental health and well-being of families living in every county across our state, yet many households struggle to afford this vital necessity.

There are a couple of key reasons for the lack of affordability. One is that wages have lagged behind the rising cost of living and another is that

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