Michigan’s Mobile Home Water Crisis: When Government Fails Its Most Vulnerable

Michigan made headlines for its decisive action after the Flint water crisis, leading the nation in removing lead pipes and combating dangerous "forever chemicals." Yet, beneath this veneer of progress lies a troubling blind spot: the hundreds of thousands of residents living in mobile home parks remain trapped in unsafe, often undrinkable water conditions due to regulatory neglect. How Did Michigan Let This Crisis Persist? While the state has bravely tackled water safety on paper, enforcement remains alarmingly weak, especially in the estimated 100+ unlicensed mobile home parks. These communities often fall outside the reach of regulators who lack authority...