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The duty to provide safe, affordable water should not fall only on the local government and water utility. The state must play a role to facilitate and support inclusive policies that help the most vulnerable.
January 1 marked the end of Detroit's moratorium on water shut-offs but the need for affordable water continues and, on Tuesday, protesters demanded the city implement permanent solutions for residents based on their income.
Detroit has turned water back on to fewer than 100 homes despite a program that slashes reconnection fees to $25. City officials say they are racing to solve phone and contractor issues they blame for the delays.