Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties– The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) anticipates many summer festivals, fairs, community events, and 4th of July celebration over the summer. WUPHD would like to take this time to remind event organizers that a temporary food license is required to serve food to the public at these…
LANSING, Mich. – Meteorologists at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have issued air quality alerts for high levels of fine particulate in the air. These levels are caused by smoke from fires in Canada. Meteorologists are continuing to assess conditions and will issue additional alerts if necessary. The average air…
When wildfires burn near you, smoke can reach your community. Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and fine particles from burning trees and plants, buildings, and other material. Wildfire smoke can make anyone sick, but people with asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or heart disease, and children, pregnant women, and responders are especially at risk. Breathing in smoke…
Ramsay, MI. (May 08, 2023)- Due to E.coli contamination in the Wakefield municipal water wells on April 26, a Boil Water Advisory was issued throughout the GRWA system. The GRWA began shifting to the City of Bessemer water to alleviate the boil water advisory. Before the advisory could be lifted, GRWA staff had to replace…
Wakefield, MI. (May 8, 2023)- The City’s water samples are tested by White Water Associates laboratory, certified for drinking water analysis by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The City submitted four consecutive sets of tests, twenty-four hours apart, with no traces of Coliform or E.Coli. White Water Associates…
Ramsay, MI. (May 05, 2023)- Due to the ongoing E.coli contamination in the Wakefield wells, which has resulted in a Boil Water Advisory throughout the GRWA system, GRWA has begun shifting to City of Bessemer water to alleviate the boil water advisory. Before the advisory can be lifted, GRWA staff must replace existing water in storage…