MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — The city of Muskegon is working to put a plan in place to get rid of all of its lead pipes.
The move comes after a state mandate issued by the Snyder administration following the Flint water crisis requiring all cities replace their lead pipes over the next 20 years.
In older cities like Muskegon where the water systems was built before 1960, it can be a huge task. The city estimates nearly 90% of its pipes need to be replaced. Initial estimates put a $60 million price tag on the project.
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