While state government was the primary player in the Flint water crisis, the EPA also had a critical role -- it was the first agency to recognize the problem with lead in the water, but also prolonged the situation by failing to act more decisively, emails, documents and interviews show.
Epa Played A Role In Flint Water Crisis
Julie Mack | jmack1@mlive.com, The Flint Journal
Tue, 05/03/2016 - 2:00am
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Topics: Michigan Genesee County Flint
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