EPA declares Flint, Michigan water safe to drink
For more than a decade, Flint has struggled to provide clean drinking water
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The EPA finds that following multiple tests, water sampling shows that Flint’s water system is now in compliance with federal standards on lead contamination.
However, some in Washington are still worried
In Flint, Michigan, the nearly decade-long fight for safe drinking water is over. That’s according to Environmental Protection Agency Chief Lee Zeldin in a YouTube video posted Monday.
“EPA has been working closely with our state and local partners in Flint, Michigan, for several years to restore safe drinking water. It’s been a long, arduous journey, but significant progress has been made over the last decade to revitalize their water infrastructure and ultimately achieve this goal.”
The water crisis started in 2014, when Flint switched its water source from Lake Huron to the Flint River to save money. The Flint River did not have the proper corrosion control technology, which contributed to pipes rusting, and contaminating the drinking water. In 2016, a state of emergency was declared.
House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries is disappointed with Monday’s decision.
“It appears that the action taken by the EPA will unnecessarily and harmfully turn back the clock”
EPA Zeldin spoke directly to the people of Flint, pledging continued for the community..
“While we celebrate what is the culmination of over a decade of hard work, our message to the residents of Flint, Michigan is simple. EPA will work with all other levels of government to do its part to ensure your community has safe drinking water for decades to come.”
Thousands of people including children have long lasting health issues directly related to lead levels in the water in Flint
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