jefferson chalmers

Paying to get flooded: Understanding Detroiters’ sewerage costs

At the center of concerns about flooding and high water bills lies Detroit's combined sewer system, which leads to higher…

3 years ago

‘Not just an inconvenience’: Study shows flooding is a public health crisis in Detroit

Flooding in and around Detroit is more than an inconvenience -- research shows that it has lasting public health ramifications.

4 years ago

Helpless, angry and stranded — what it’s like living on a flooded Detroit street

A wet summer, record-high water levels across the region and a crumbling water and sewer system have submerged a community…

5 years ago