"We understand the considerable concern that exists when even a small possibility of lead in drinking water exists," the city's public works manager said.Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor News

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is moving forward with more state-mandated replacements of home water lines under a $2 million construction contract.

City Council voted unanimously this week to OK a two-year agreement with SWT Excavating Inc. to replace old galvanized pipes with copper to mitigate lead-poisoning risks.

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