Michigan Neighborhood Reporting Brown Water
It’s never a good thing when your water turns a color that isn’t crystal clear. In Michigan, where we have the history of the Flint water crisis, any signs of…
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Getty Images / KariHoglundIt's never a good thing when your water turns a color that isn't crystal clear. In Michigan, where we have the history of the Flint water crisis, any signs of dirty drinking water causes a lot of alarm. Now, one Michigan neighborhood is reporting brown water. When I heard about this, it definitely made me uneasy, but there is a reason.
Michigan Neighborhood Seeing Brown Water
Some rust-colored water is popping up in a Michigan neighborhood in Lansing. David Neal lives on Reo Rd. in Lansing, and he tells WLNS.com that this has been going on since last year. According to the outlet, last year, he noticed a "cloudy, brown shade of water coming from his faucets." He also said that after noticing that water, he began hearing a weird sound coming from his water heater. Not only did he have to replace his water heater, but he also discovered that his shower tub was corroding because of the brown water.
Neal says that last weekend, the Lansing Fire Department even got involved. "The fire department came down here, turned on the spigot, they opened it up and they were appalled at the color of the water," he tells WLNS.com. Neal describes that for about 45 minutes, the Lansing Fire Department tried to flush out the dirty water from the hydrant. In the end, it didn't clear up. So, the fire department contacted the Lansing Board of Water and Light and asked them to look into the issue.
The Board of Water and Light told Neil to keep running water from the faucet to flush out the brown water. They also said that they wouldn't charge him for that water use. But, Neal tells WLNS.com that the cloudy water is going to come back. "Once it get cleaned out, it’s okay for a while but sediment builds up somehow," he said. The BWL told WLNS.com that "when the fire truck tried to use the hydrant, it might have stirred up the water, which gave it the cloudy color and red tint." A BWL official also told them it should go back to clear water when it's flushed out.
Many people factor in safety when it comes to picking a place to live. I personally think Michigan is a pretty safe state, but there are always going to be areas in any area that are less safe than others, so you should know where to be extra careful.
The crew at RoadSnacks.net has released a list of the 10 most dangerous cities in the entire state of Michigan. They start the study with some humor, saying, "Michigan would like to think that the only things dangerous in their state is the Detroit lions' defensive line and driving over the Mackinac Bridge during a snowstorm; but sadly, that's not the case."
To compile the list, the study states that, "We looked at violent crimes and property crimes in cities with a population of 5,000. Folks, the cities that made our list have robberies happening in broad daylight, car jackings, and daily shootings." The study also says that even if your city makes this list, it's not all bad, adding, "We're not saying that there aren't little pockets of goodness in these cities. The neighborhoods and shopping centers in these Michigan cities are not ALL bad. We do recommend that you spend some time studying them before you make a move. And If do you choose one of these cities, you're going to have to be aware of your surroundings at all times."
So, don't take this list as a "bad cities" list. According to RoadSnacks.net, these are just the cities with higher rates of crime, so you have to be careful in certain areas when you're traveling or living there. Read on for the list of the 10 most dangerous cities in Michigan, according to RoadSnacks.net. By the way, Detroit is not at the top spot on this list, which might surprise you. Find the full study here.
10. Highland Park
9. Three Rivers
8. Flint Township
7. Albion
6. Lansing
5. Muskegon Heights
4. Detroit
3. Benton Harbor
2. Kalamazoo
1. Benton Township
The Most Dangerous Cities In Michigan For 2022
This list is via RoadSnacks.net.
