FLINT, Michigan (Michigan News Source) – The city of Flint is planning on using $510,000 of its federal COVID relief on a plumbing program to replace pipes in residents homes.

The city’s Finance committee was reviewing the proposal at the July 23 meeting.

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The city of Flint has an “In-Home Plumbing Program” with a goal of eliminating lead hazards and improving water infrastructure inside homes.

The city’s $510,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will be used as a required match to the $510,000 put up in a grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury.

The grant would provide home inspections and replacement parts in home faucets, water lines and water heaters.

“This program directly supports Flint families by providing real, in-home solutions—replacing outdated pipes, faucets, and water heaters with safe, lead-free components,” said Ed Taylor, chief of staff for the city of Flint, a press release. “We are grateful for the progress made with the grant funding and will continue urging full council action on the ARPA match so that we can deliver maximum impact to our residents.”