flint water crisis

Here's what Flint's contaminated water looks like

January 21, 2016

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LeeAnne Walters 36 of Flint shows water samples from her home from Wednesday January 21, 2015.

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Some things you just have to see to believe. Like, for instance, Flint's lead-contaminated drinking water that's spurred President Obama to declare a state of emergency, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to mobilize the National Guard, and Congress to schedule a hearing. Take a look. Becca Stanek

Flint Trip #3 http://t.co/AE7a2Hnodz pic.twitter.com/R03dUpAAER
— Flint Water Study (@flintwaterstudy) October 16, 2015

Obama OKs FEMA disaster relief for Flint, Michigan, to help deal with lead in its water supply. https://t.co/9q2baT1PFN
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 16, 2016

Something doesn't seem right in this #FlintWater sample we received today from a #CitizenScientist. On to analysis. pic.twitter.com/FtivGRFxc7
— Flint Water Study (@flintwaterstudy) August 26, 2015

A heartbreaking, inspiring piece on the mom who exposed Flint's toxic nightmare. https://t.co/nxvgQreDT7 @Longreads pic.twitter.com/yEz8bsvfaV
— Michael Mechanic (@MichaelMechanic) January 21, 2016