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Benton Harbor residents: Pick up bottled water at these locations (Nov. 15–21)

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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 work to replace all of the city's lead service lines nears completion.

READ MORE: Benton Harbor lead service line replacement project at 99%

Residents may pick up bottled water at Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor Fettig Youth Campus (600 Nate Wells Sr. Drive) at the following times, according to the MDHHS:

  • Tuesday, Nov. 15: 9–11 a.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 19: 12–2 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 20: 2–4 p.m.

Bottled water may also be picked up at Southwest Community Action Agency (331 Miller Street) as follows:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 16: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 17: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 18: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 21: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Residents are also encouraged to schedule a free lead inspection to ensure their homes are free of lead. We're told abatement services will be offered for free as well.

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

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