Judge Approves Plan On Fix For 18,000 Flint Water Lines

DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge approved a deal Tuesday to replace water lines at 18,000 homes in Flint, Michigan, marking a permanent fix to overcome the disastrous decision in 2014 to draw water from a river without treating it to prevent lead contamination. Edwards told The Associated Press that with improved water quality, temporary use of filters and new pipes, "Flint residents really have nothing to worry about other than the lost trust and history of this disaster, which may take a generation to repair." The agreement also allows the state to start closing free bottled water sites in Flint, depending on demand and results of water quality tests.

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