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September 1, 2020 5 mins
It was April 2014 when the city moved from using water from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department to water from the Flint River. After this change, lead leached from pipes into the water. That change resulted in 12,000 children being exposed to dangerous levels of lead, and at least 12 people dying. While years have passed and tests show the water quality in most areas is now acceptable to drink, many people are scared to drink it. The city has inspected more than 25,000 service lines and has replaced 85 percent of the pipes. However, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put work on hold. Meanwhile, work continues to hold people accountable for the water crisis. Imagine water rushing through the pipes recently turned on to get to your faucet and into a glass filled with ice on a sun scorched day, only thing, the water isn't safe to drink but you don't know that yet.
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