Update (Oct. 20, 2021): As residents continue to express concerns over the drinking water in Brenton Harbor, Michigan, city commissioners unanimously declared a state of emergency, the Associated Press reports . “We've heard the cry of the people. Anything the mayor needs from this commission, we’re going to work with him tooth and nail," Commissioner Duane Seats said. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited the city on Tuesday to address the issue, ABC News reports . "Every Michigander deserves safe drinking water," Whitmer said, adding that she visited Benton Harbor "to hear from community leaders doing the work on the ground and residents living through water challenges every day." According to a statement from the governor’s office, it will cost about $30 million to replace all of the lead service lines in Benton Harbor. The statement adds that the state has earmarked about $18.6 million so far. The governor urged the state legislature to expedite the replacement of lead pipes and...
