EPA at Work in Detroit and Downriver Communities in MI

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  • Land, Waste and Cleanup
  • Lead
  • Water

    EPA staff coordinates with residents, community organizations, and representatives from the City of Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, national, state and regional public health agencies on a number of projects in Detroit and the downriver community.  We monitor and enforce air quality standards, oversee remediation projects, conduct site assessments and establish and implement appropriate cleanup plans. 

  • Infrastructure & Drinking Water

    Drinking Water

    Read about drinking water initiative and infrastructure topics.

    Infrastructure and Drinking Water Initiative

  • Lead

    lead

    Read about EPA initiatives on Lead Abatement and research.

    Lead

  • Great Lakes Areas of Concern

    The Lake Guardian boat with The Ambassador Bridge in the background, ona partially cloudy day. The words Lake Guardian visible on the side of the boat.

    St. Clair, Clinton, Detroit, and Rouge Rivers and River Raisin

    Detroit AOCs

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Last updated on April 17, 2025