The Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) is assisting the city of Eastpointe following notification from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) that samples from the Eastpointe municipal water system have lead levels in the drinking water that exceed state standards.
Eastpointe also received a similar notification from EGLE in October 2022. Water testing occurred as part of routine compliance sampling required by EGLE under Michigan’s Safe Drinking Water Act.
MCHD support for the city will be in the form of support staff assisting in the distribution of water filters as well as public outreach and education related lead safety.
Water filters and replacement cartridges are available for immediate pick-up at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, City Hall and Public Works Offices.
Lead enters drinking water primarily as a result of corrosion, of materials containing lead in the water distribution system and plumbing.
These materials include lead-based solder used to join copper pipe, brass and chrome plated brass faucets and fittings and water service lines made of lead. More common sources of lead exposure include lead-based paint chips, dust, soil and imported goods.
Populations at the highest risk of lead poisoning include children under 6-years-old living in older homes or homes with lead paint, pregnant women, adults exposed to lead due to their occupation and refugees.
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