More than a dozen families in flint michigan are suing the public school system arguing their children.
Flint michigan water crisis article for students.
Flint is the poorest city of the country.
Tell students they will be viewing a photo essay that depicts the town of flint michigan and its residents who have been severely impacted by a water crisis since 2014.
Their water supply is so tainted that president obama declared a federal state of emergency in flint releasing up to 5 million usd to help the city combat what is probably one of the biggest.
Before viewing the photo essay ask students to read matt black s statement.
8 key takeaways from frontline s investigation of the flint water crisis september 11 2019 the epa says flint s water is safe scientists aren t so sure.
But for many the crisis continues.
After flint water crisis number of students with special education needs spikes 09 46.
Students hear firsthand about flint water crisis.
Although it was once a thriving industrial centre the city of flint in souteastern michigan.
In 2014 the city switched from detroit s water system to the flint river setting the stage for a crisis that sickened residents and.
Five years ago lead seeped into the tap water in flint.
Early results from 174 flint children exposed to lead during water crisis shows 80 of them will require special education services.
And scientist who played a major role in uncovering the flint water crisis.
But such is not the case for the residents of flint michigan.
Flint water crisis public health crisis april 2014 june 2016 involving the municipal water supply system of flint michigan which resulted in residents being exposed to dangerous levels of lead.
Water from the flint river flows through the hamilton dam.
Thanks to strict regulations imposed by the us environmental and protection agency clean tap water is something americans take for granted.