BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A southwestern Michigan city is getting a $5.6 million federal grant to remove lead water lines.
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton said Benton Harbor will use the money to replace as many residential lead service lines as possible and study the best use of corrosion control treatment in the city's
"In these unprecedented times with so much uncertainty, families should be able to be certain about this: their drinking water is safe for their children, friends and loved ones,"
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