THE STATE HAS APPROVED A PERMIT FOR NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA TO PUMP MORE GROUNDWATER NEAR EVART SO IT CAN EXPAND PRODUCTION. THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ADMITTED IN A RELEASE, THAT MOST OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT IT RECEIVED ON THE MATTER OPPOSED THE BOOSTER. HOWEVER, IT SAID IT HAD TO ALLOW IT ANYWAY BECAUSE IT MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MICHIGAN SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT.