News Briefs: Detroit to Restore Water Service to Unpaid Customers During COVID-19 Outbreak

Newsweek reports that the city of Detroit recently announced plans to restore water service to thousands of homes that had been shut off for lack of payment in an effort to protect the community from the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The city’s “water restart plant” started March 11 and will enable people to wash their hands during the COVID-19 outbreak thanks to a $25 per household reconnection fee paid by the state.After 30 days, residents will be able to pay $25 per month to keep their water service for as long as the outbreak lasts.Wisconsin Utility Asks Customers to Refrain From