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Benton Harbor residents: Pick up bottled water at these locations (Jan. 20–26)

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Posted at 4:27 PM, Jan 19, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-19 16:27:52-05

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released the latest schedule for bottled-water distribution in the city of Benton Harbor.

This comes as the city continues to experience high lead levels in its service lines.

READ MORE: Benton Harbor urged to use bottled water due to lead risk

Residents may pick up bottled water at the following times at Benton Harbor High School (870 Colfax Avenue), according to the MDHHS:

Thursday, Jan. 20:

  • 12–2 p.m.: Volunteers from Ebenezer Baptist Church
  • 4–6 p.m.: Volunteers from Brotherhood of All Nations

Saturday, Jan. 22:

  • 12–2 p.m.: Volunteers from Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor
  • 2–4 p.m.: Volunteers from New Covenant Community Baptist Church

Sunday, Jan. 23:

  • 2–4 p.m.: Volunteers from Abundant Life C.O.G.I.C.
  • 4–6 p.m.: Volunteers from Brotherhood of All Nations

Monday, Jan. 24:

  • 12–2 p.m.: Volunteers from Abundant Life C.O.G.I.C.
  • 4–6 p.m.: Volunteers from New Covenant Community Baptist Church

Tuesday, Jan. 25:

  • 12–2 p.m.: Volunteers from Abundant Life C.O.G.I.C.
  • 4–6 p.m.: Volunteers from Ebenezer Baptist Church

Wednesday, Jan. 26:

  • 12–2 p.m.: Volunteers from Purpose Church Ministries
  • 4–6 p.m.: Volunteers from Purpose Church Ministries

We're told self-service pickup will be held at the following times at Southwest Community Action Agency (331 Miller Street):

  • Thursday, Jan. 20: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 21: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Monday, Jan. 24: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 26: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

READ MORE: State of Michigan pledges 'all-hands-on-deck' approach to clean, safe drinking water in Benton Harbor

Water resources for Benton Harbor by WXMI on Scribd

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