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Water Leached Lead From Pipes In Flint

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For nearly 18 months, the 100,000 residents of Flint, Michigan used the river for tap water while a new pipeline was under construction. But the water wasn't treated for corrosion, resulting in water leaching lead from aging pipes and fixtures as it flowed into homes and businesses from the river and treatment plant.

Added on the 20/04/2016 20:16:41 - Copyright : Wochit

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