Uneven funding plagues plans to remove lead pipes
While some cities are moving ahead with the removal of dangerous lead pipes, others simply don't have the funding needed to replace their aging infrastructure.
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While some cities are moving ahead with the removal of dangerous lead pipes, others simply don't have the funding needed to replace their aging infrastructure.
While some cities are moving ahead with the removal of dangerous lead pipes, others simply don't have the funding needed to replace their aging infrastructure.
With over 70% of the city's water lines inspected, the latest testing shows lead levels in drinking water have fallen below federal action levels.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said the 90th percentile value of lead in the city's drinking water was 14 parts per billion, just within the federal action level.
Lead levels in Benton Harbor’s water continue to decline following the latest round of testing in the city.