Thursday, January 26, 2017

Flint Residents Leery of Data Showing Decreased Lead Levels in Water

Residents of Flint, Michigan, the former auto manufacturing hub plagued by a dire water crisis, say that a new report showing lead levels below federal limits offer "a false sense of security."

"This is not some big victory for us," said Arthur Woodson, 49, a disabled veteran who has suffered medical problems as a result of drinking water that was tainted with lead. "We still can't drink the water, which means it's not still not safe."

On Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality released test results showing that the lead values in those residences that were monitored between July and December came back at 12 parts per billion, below the federal limit of 15 parts per billion. 

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