“Tests
showed lead levels in the city’s drinking water were 12 parts per
billion (PPB) between July and December, below the federal limit of 15
PPB, Michigan officials said in a statement.
Flint,
a predominantly black city of 100,000, was under the control of a
state-appointed emergency manager when it switched its water source from
Lake Huron to the Flint River in April 2014. The more corrosive river
water caused lead to leach from city pipes and go into the drinking
water.
Lead
can cause various health problems in children, and Flint’s contaminated
water has prompted dozens of lawsuits and criminal charges against
several former government officials.
Even
with the test results, programs that provide water filters and related
services will continue, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder said in the
statement.
“This
is not the end of our work in Flint, but it is one more step along the
path toward Flint’s future,” said Snyder, a Republican who has been
sharply criticized by Flint residents for his handling of the crisis”
It’s not over yet, but this is good news
@takashi0 I feel like you might want to spread some good news for a change, you get tagged in so much that is bad.
Gelatin in
space! Looks a bit like a tadpole when
it is floating around, but I promise it was a tasty treat for us on the Space
Station. The food lab prepared drink
bags with gelatin mix inside, and I made gelatin for the crew. It is very
tempting to play with your food when it floats.
