elevated lead levels

For five months, state health officials have told Benton Harbor residents not to drink their tap water. But now that safety message is shifting.

Benton Harbor has the longest-running lead-in-water exceedance in Michigan history, surpassing Flint by more than a year. The state paid a portion of Flint water bills for nearly three years. Benton Harbor residents are hoping for similar relief.

Detroit will use a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to fight lead hazards in 450 homes.The effort will target 48209, one…

The city of Benton Harbor says lead continues to be problem in the city water supply.The city says 12 of 47 homes tested since January of this year were…

Yet another Michigan city is dealing with the issue of lead in tap water, as Highland Park officials announced on Wednesday that the results of…

William Thomas opens the front door of his house on the south side of Benton Harbor and leads the way to the kitchen.He has a white goatee, and he has on…

Health officials are asking people in Benton Harbor to run their water for at least five minutes before using any. That’s after nearly 50 homes in the…