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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks with the media during a news conference at Cornerstone Alliance on Friday to announce a large grant for the removal of lead water services lines in Benton Harbor.
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler speaks with the media during a news conference at Cornerstone Alliance on Friday to announce a large grant for the removal of lead water services lines in Benton Harbor.
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U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, right, speaks during a news conference regarding water infrastructure improvements in Benton Harbor.
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Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad talks about how the city will benefit from new funding to remove lead service lines that bring water to homes.
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Berrien County Commissioner Mamie Yarbrough reacts to Friday’s announcement.
BENTON HARBOR — Benton Harbor’s fight against lead in its drinking water got a boost Friday, when federal officials announced the city will receive a $5.6 million grant to help remove lead service lines.
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, EPA Regional Administrator Kurt Thiede and other state and local leaders in making the announcement at Cornerstone Alliance in Benton Harbor.
