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Flint Water Crisis: What Happened and Why?
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Masten, Susan J. Davies, Simon H. McElmurry, Shawn P. |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | There has been much in the news about the water crisis that began in 2014 in Flint, Mich., and the length of time it took for government officials to react. The elevated levels of lead found in the drinking water of residences in Flint have had a profound effect on the level of trust within the community and the state, the economy of the region, and the health and well-being of the residents of Flint and the surrounding communities. As Eric P. Rothstein so aptly stated, “Flint matters because the water utility industry can do better. The crisis, tragic in so many respects, also presents an opportunity for lasting benefit-benefit from recognizing that we are Flint” (Rothstein 2016). We have investigated the chemistry and engineering behind what happened to Flint’s water, why it was corrosive, and the extent to which the system appears to be recovering. This analysis is based on an extensive review of the monthly operating reports (MORs) and other reported documents from the water treatment facilities, and from personal communications with plant operators and managers. |
| Starting Page | 22 |
| Ending Page | 34 |
| Page Count | 13 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.5942/jawwa.2016.108.0195 |
| PubMed reference number | 28316336 |
| Journal | Medline |
| Volume Number | 108 |
| Issue Number | 12 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://belmont.bme.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/377/2019/06/4.-Flint-Water-Crisis-What-Happened-and-Why.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.5942/jawwa.2016.108.0195 |
| Journal | Journal - American Water Works Association |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
