The advisory was originally estimated to affect 935,000 people in 23 communities, but the list has since been reduced with the Flint area and others receiving drinking water from Genesee County. Whitmer activated the operations center at 4 p.m. in response to the break near the Great Lakes Water Authority’s Lake Huron Water Treatment Plant. So far, the operations center is working to fulfill requests for bottled water. It will provide state resources to local communities. “Our top priority right now is protecting the public health and safety of Michigan residents until this water main is repaired as quickly as possible,” Whitmer said in a statement. “I am grateful to all the first responders, utility workers, county and municipal leadership, and everyone working hard to ensure our neighbors have safe water. We will continue to work with local officials and are prepared to offer the full weight of state resources to get the job done.” The operations center is overseen by the Michigan State Police and the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Coordinates response from state agencies and local governments. No boil water advisory for Flint due to secondary water source, officials say Great Lakes Water Authority issues boil water advisory for 23 communities, 935 K, after main spill Michigan’s student safety program OK2SAY received 6,255 tips in 2021, see the top 5 categories
