The water system in Benton Harbor has tested clear for bacterial contamination following a major main break last week that shut down service across the city for nearly a day. The city’s manager’s office says the water is showing no signs of bacterial contamination from the October 20 break. Following “extensive flushing of the system,” two rounds of bacterial testing have confirmed the water is bacterially safe. While that risk has been eliminated, the city says residents are still being advised to use only bottled water for consumption. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says the city will remain under a bottled water advisory until further notice.
