The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly devastating for Detroit, which emerged as an early hotspot for the novel coronavirus in … More
Tag: Coronavirus
Replenish Detroit: Why is our work so important for COVID containment?
By Hafsa Usman Since March, our day-to-day life has vastly shifted into a new normal. Social distancing, constant washing of … More
Trust-building for water security and culture-centered health communication are key to tackling COVID-19
By Najma Akhther While inadequate access to safe water causes millions of people to suffer from serious public health hazards … More
Together, we can make a difference: Reflecting on the DWS Clothing Donation Drive for Brightmoor residents hard hit by water shutoffs and COVID-19.
By Detroit Water Stories Team Sometimes, when looking at the world and its problems, it’s hard to decide on exactly … More
Thinking for Ourselves: Community Task Force Needed to Oversee Detroit Water Restorations
By Shea Howell A group of civil rights attorneys have asked Governor Whitmer to establish a community-based task force to oversee … More
We need more voices of people with special needs represented in COVID-19 discussions
By Christine Nyawaga We are living in unprecedented times with the COVID-19 pandemic even as we each play our individual … More
Water Games
By Shea Howell Mayor Duggan assured the city that he has restored water to everyone who has been shut off … More
3 Steps to Ensure Water Security and Beat COVID-19 in Michigan
By Rahul Mitra Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s decision to reconnect water services to homes that were shut off, and creating … More
