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What’s Happening at Michigan’s School Drinking Fountains? A Look at the Filter First Law

While students are enjoying summer break, Michigan schools are busy preparing for the year ahead—and some of that work is happening at an unlikely place: the drinking fountain....

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What’s Happening at Michigan’s School Drinking Fountains? A Look at the Filter First Law

Jul 30, 2026 | Chamber Corner

Brad DeBoer - Gordon Water Systems

While students are enjoying summer break, Michigan schools are busy preparing for the year ahead—and some of that work is happening at an unlikely place: the drinking fountain. For some schools, summer preparations now include a relatively new responsibility—sampling...