3/1-2 Flint Water Crisis

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7 questions

NOVA: Poison Water

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What is the basis for the Flint problem?

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Describe how water is treated at a Water Plant.

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LeeAnne Walters water has up to 400 ppb (initially 104 ppm reading) when the Lead and Copper Rule allows for 15 ppb. Explain why is this significant?

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Describe how chlorine affects water pipes? [include “scale” in your answer]

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Later, 30L of samples are taken in the Walters’ home, revealing unbelievable high lead levels. Describe how they compare to the level for toxic waste. What are your feelings about this?

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The CDC reported study results that drinking lead-contaminated water is not harmful to children. Explain why this is such a BAD thing. [Remember that this study has since been proven flawed.]

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277 samples were taken in Flint, why is this extraordinary? How high above the Copper and Lead Rule were some homes?