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Wayne County approves HUD grant to fund lead service-line testing in three cities
Summary
The Wayne County Commission approved a HUD community project funding grant to test and begin replacement planning for lead and galvanized water service lines in Garden City, Inkster and Redford Township; Garden City will pursue replacement under the award while Inkster and Redford will focus on testing and investigation.
The Wayne County Commission on June 24 approved a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 2024 community project funding to support testing and early replacement planning for lead and galvanized water service lines in three cities in the county.
Commissioner Kenlock moved to approve the grant agreement; Commissioner Baker McCormick seconded and the motion carried. County staff said the award was initiated through Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s office and will fund testing and targeted replacement work in Garden City, Inkster and Redford Township.
“This is a congressional authorized grant for community development funds to do replacement testing and replacement to 3 major cities in Wayne County for lead pipe replacement,” said Stephanie Case, senior executive…
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