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Mahoning Matters
Read the full article. Some Mahoning Valley communities will get a combined $537,750 in state grants to take the first step toward removing and replacing lead water pipes. Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson on Friday announced about $2.1 million in H2Ohio grant assistance for 48 public water systems to help identify and map lead service lines. “By helping local communities develop precise maps of lead line locations, we’re another step closer to ridding the entire state of these toxic pipes,” DeWine said in the release. WKZO
Jerry Malec Read the full article. KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The City of Kalamazoo has been aggressively working to replace lead service lines to homes, but despite that, they still have a long way to go before they will be finished. The effort began years ago, even before the Flint water crisis put a spotlight on the problem. Since then replacement efforts have picked up momentum, as more state and federal funding has become available. Utility Director Jim Baker says despite replacing 5,000 lines in the last 30-years, there are still a lot of lines out there that don’t meet new safety rules. WSBT 22
Ronnie Das Read the full article. Nearly 37% of lead service lines in Benton Harbor have been replaced. State officials secured funding earlier this year to replace all the lines in the city. Volunteers provided free cases of bottled water for people who live in the community. For homes that still have lead, the water is used for daily tasks like cooking or mixing powdered baby formula. Volunteers distributing water say the next step is informing neighbors about the resources available for them. |
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