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Since elevated levels of lead were discovered in Benton Harbor’s tap water, the city has inspected or replaced roughly one in five water service lines. The goal is to complete the work by Spring 2023.
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For five months, state health officials have told Benton Harbor residents not to drink their tap water. But now that safety message is shifting.
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An Environmental Protection Agency study has found that certified filters are “very effective” at removing lead from Benton Harbor’s drinking water — but only if they're used properly.
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Last month, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced over $3 million in USDA grants to support the state’s specialty crops, like berries and apples. One…
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Residents in Benton Harbor have filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and state of “reckless and outrageous” conduct in their handling of the water…
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was in Benton Harbor Tuesday to visit the construction site where the city’s first lead service lines are being…
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Note: Bottled water is available for the residents of Benton Harbor. For a list of distribution sites and times, click here or call 2-1-1.Federal and…
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The water situation in Benton Harbor became more complicated Wednesday when the city experienced what was described as a large water main break which…
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The Benton Harbor City Commission declared a local state of emergency Monday night in response to high levels of lead in the city’s drinking water.…
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Benton Harbor residents to be on the lookout for price gouging, particularly of bottled water. Due to…