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March 28, 2017

Michigan to Pay Nearly $100 Million to Flint to Replace Water Lines
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The State of Michigan has reached a deal with the city of Flint, with
the state agreeing to pay nearly $100 million to replace water lines to
thousands of homes whose water has been poisoned by lead.

Flint's water crisis began in 2014, after the unelected, state-appointed
emergency manager for the city of Flint changed the source of the
drinking water to the Flint river in order to try to save money. The
river water corroded Flint's pipes, causing toxic lead to leech into the
city's drinking water.

Officials say Flint's water is still unsafe to drink without a filter
— and many residents remain wary of drinking the water at all.


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