W MI cities get grants for water upgrades

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (via WOOD TV 8) — Several West Michigan cities are among 18 splitting $9.5 million in state grants to improve their water systems.

Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo are each getting $1 million, the maximum amount issued. Muskegon is getting $600,000 and Battle Creek $500,000.

The money is part of a pilot program by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance Division, which is focused on getting lead out of water systems.

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