Article of the week

     

     Title: How the people of Flint, Michigan ended up with contaminated drinking water



         This week's article deals with the contamination of Flint, Michigan's tap water. It is reported that ever since the state decided to switch from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department to the Flint River in April 2014, residents have been complaining about the taste, color, and effects of the water. It wasn't until October 2015 that reports of increase in lead-in-blood levels among residents, particulary in children. The problem is that there has been little action taken in this matter. Residents can not bathe in the tap water without getting rashes or cook with the water. Bottles of water are now being donated to the city because of this crisis. I chose this article because this matter effects the well-being and health of huma beings. If not taken care of quickly, this contamination could spread to other areas in the state. This article is significant because this matter affects not only the city, but the nation. I'm hoping that this problem will be solved quickly and the city of Flint will be able to go back to their lives with fresh, uncontaminated water.