How much money is needed to combat elevated lead levels in Michigan communities?

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The issue of elevated lead levels in Michigan drinking water only seems to be growing.

It started years ago in Flint, then Benton Harbor and now cities like Manchester, Wayne and Hamtramck have all reported elevated lead levels in recent weeks.

The next step is to fix the issue and that can get expensive.

• Hank Winchester in Benton Harbor: Here we go again, another lead water crisis

Benton Harbor residents are relying on filters and bottled water. In Hamtramck, the concern has been on fixing old infrastructure. Michigan has put millions of dollars towards Flint and Hamtramck.

The federal infrastructure bill originally had millions dedicated to lead removal but that number has dropped significantly. It’s estimated that Michigan alone needs $2 billion to remove lead.

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