From Tap to Lake -The Vital Role of Lake Michigan

Today, like most days, I woke up and had a glass of Lake Michigan. I then used Lake Michigan to brew some coffee, take a shower, and brush my teeth. Sometimes, I use Lake Michigan to wash my truck. On hot summer days, I use Lake Michigan to water my plants. Lake Michigan has never failed me in these efforts. It is always refreshing, clean, and abundant.

Of course, as I say this, I am talking about the water I use every day, water from Lake Michigan. Most folks don't think about it this way, but, if you use water from a public utility in the Milwaukee area, Lake Michigan is where it comes from.