City of Benton Harbor Water Distribution
It is SMCAA’s belief that clean water is vital to the health of communities and that everyone has the right to safe, clean water.
Since September 30, 2021, SMCAA has been offering bottled water to the residents of the City of Benton Harbor following reports of elevated levels of lead in the city-supplied water. The State of Michigan is providing free bottled water as City residents are being encouraged to use bottled water for cooking, drinking, brushing teeth, rinsing foods, and mixing powdered infant formula.
In partnership with Berrien County's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), United Way of Southwest Michigan, local faith-based organizations, and other local and state agencies, SMCAA continues to help people and change lives for the residents of the City of Benton Harbor.
Bottled water will continue to be distributed to City of Benton Harbor residents through a local-state partnership. The upcoming distribution locations and times are listed towards the bottom of this page.
Questions? Contact local MDHHS Project Coordinator for water distribution services in Benton Harbor with all questions and concerns.
Self-Service Water Access Location:
As of January 4, 2023, bottled water distribution will be held at the SMCAA Warehouse: 331 Miller Street. Please be advised that there will NOT be assistance in loading these cases. Residents will need to load their own cases into vehicles.
- Mondays from 10am-2pm
- Wednesdays from 10am-2pm
- Thursdays from 10am-2pm
- Fridays from 10am-2pm
Water Bottle Recycling:
Starting January 3, 2023, the recycling trailer will be relocated to the Abundant Life Ministries property: 764 Columbus Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. This location is to continue to allow easy access for empty water bottle recycling for residents.
Home Deliveries:
To arrange water delivery to homebound or residents without transportation in the City of Benton Harbor, contact 2-1-1, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you cannot get ahold of 211, please contact 844-875-9211.
