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3/1-2 Flint Water Crisis

Last updated 9 months ago

7 questions

NOVA: Poison Water

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Question 1

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What is the basis for the Flint problem?

They switched to a new power company that turned off everyone's water

They switched to a new water plant that corroded the people's intestines

They switched to a new water company that charged people more money

They switched to a new water source that corroded the pipes

Question 2

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Describe how water is treated at a Water Plant.

Question 3

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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?

Question 4

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

Question 5

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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?

Question 6

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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.]

Question 7

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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?