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Benton Harbor, Michigan, declares state of emergency due to contaminated water

CNN

Updated 6:00 PM ET, Thu October 21, 2021

(CNN)   Officials in Benton Harbor, Michigan, announced a state of emergency this week in a bid to ensure that lead pipes contaminating the city’s water supply are replaced more quickly.

The City Commission voted on Monday to enact the state of emergency.
Mayor Marcus Muhammad said he will be the presiding officer dealing with the emergency — in coordination with state and local leaders.

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