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For Immediate Release
June 19, 2023
Contact: Lori Latham
lori.latham@kentcountymi.gov
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Kent County Health Department, City of Grand Rapids, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to Unveil Pilot Project to Help Residents Reduce Lead Exposure from Older Plumbing
WHO: Dr. Adam London, Kent County Health Department Administrative Health Officer; Milinda Ysasi, Second Ward Commissioner, City of Grand Rapids; Dr. Sarah Lyon-Callo, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Administration Interim Senior Deputy Director
WHAT: The Kent County Health Department (KCHD), the City of Grand Rapids, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are holding a news conference to launch a pilot project to help Kent County residents reduce lead exposure from older plumbing, fixtures, faucets, lead water service lines. Officials will recommend that Kent County residents use a certified lead-reducing drinking water filter if their home meets certain criteria. To support this recommendation, KCHD, the City of Grand Rapids, and MDHHS, and will announce a collaboration to distribute thousands of free drinking water filters to eligible Kent County households.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 * Noon
WHERE: Kent County Health Department, MCC Room (garden level), 700 Fuller N.E., Grand Rapids
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