Governor Rick Snyder’s proposed administrative rule change to lead and copper regulations in the state is getting some pushback from Republican leaders.
Governor Snyder wants to lower the limit of lead and copper allowed in Michigan drinking water from 15 parts per billion to 10.
Senate and House leaders have expressed concerns with the rule changes. They think it might have a negative impact on local governments and that changing standards won’t actually help the state.
Snyder spokesperson Ari Adler says the governor is working with the legislature to make sure Michigan’s form of the rule is safer than the federal rule.
“It’s a national problem that’s occurring and we’re trying to be a model state in how to deal with it.”
Snyder previously called the federal Lead and Copper Rule – quote – “dumb and dangerous.” But a Republican bill is making its way through the legislature that would prohibit state regulations from being stricter than federal regulations.