By Amy Westervelt, The Nation This story originally appeared in The Nation and is republished here as part of Covering Climate Now, a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story.   In the past few months, climate disinformation has been making its way into the news more than usual. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

From lead pipes to PFAS, drinking water contamination is a major issue plaguing cities and towns all around the Great Lakes. Cleaning up contaminants and providing safe water to everyone is an ongoing public health struggle.  Keep up with drinking water-related developments in the Great Lakes area.  Click on the headline to read the full-story:  Illinois:  Illinois To Receive $1.7 Billion To Replace Lead Pipes—1340 WJOL  Illinois is expected to receive roughly $1.7 billion from the federal infrastructure bill to help address the issue of lead pipes in the state.  Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Radio, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water. Read Now at Great Lakes Now.