Feb 10 House backs bill to require EPA notification in lead cases By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The House on Wednesday approved legislation to clarify the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to notify the public about danger from lead in their drinking water -- the first action by Congress to respond to the water crisis in… Continue reading
Jan 28 Updated: Michigan lawmakers approve $28M more for Flint water crisis By David Eggert, Associated Press LANSING, Michigan — The Michigan Legislature voted Thursday to direct another $28 million to address Flint's water emergency, allocating money for bottled water, medical assessments and other costs in the city struggling with a lead-contaminated supply. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch 11:12 In Flint, public trust poisoned by toxic drinking water crisis By PBS News Hour In Flint, Michigan, toxic drinking water has become a federal emergency. For a year and a half, residents were consuming water contaminated by lead, despite repeated claims from state health officials that everything was fine. That revelation has led to… Continue watching