Flint removes thousands of lead pipes in major milestone, but these problems remain
Summary
Flint, Michigan, has finished replacing around 11,000 lead water pipes as required by a 2017 settlement. Despite this, some lead pipes are still present in Flint and other areas in the United States.Key Facts
- Flint, Michigan, had dangerous lead levels in its tap water for over ten years.
- In July, Flint announced it completed replacing about 11,000 lead pipes.
- The replacement of pipes was required by a 2017 legal agreement.
- Despite completing this work, not all lead pipes have been removed from Flint.
- Lead pipes are also found in various states across the country.
- Erik Olson from the Natural Resources Defense Council discussed the issue further.
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