Following reports of elevated levels of copper and lead in Detroit's public school drinking water, district superintendent Nikolai Vitti is now proposing a $2 million water filtration system to be installed in all schools — similar to systems used in Flint, Royal Oak, and Birmingham.Vitti made the announcement at a board meeting on Tuesday. According to Vitti's proposal, the system would filter contaminants, including copper and lead. Additionally, the district would commit to regular testing and flushing of the system.
The flushing is important because one of the theories is that the elevated levels are due to copper and lead build-up in the pipes.…