Flint River
A judge in Michigan has approved a $626 million settlement for Flint residents and others who were exposed to lead-contaminated water.
Another hint that the U.S. ought to quit using lead pipes for water.
Actually, “a complete failure of government” and "systemic racism" led to the man-made disaster, a state commission found.
WT Stevens Construction will replace thousands of the city's pipes by 2019.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Flint residents haven't had safe drinking water since 2014.
California is proof that even states with strong environmental policies aren’t immune to lead poisoning.
The CDC says a public health response is warranted.
Promises are nothing more than words unless followed up by action.
The court action comes as the Trump administration is looking to gut the agency's budget.