US EditionEPA Lifts Emergency Order on Flint Water After City Completes Requirements
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lifted its 2016 emergency order on Flint’s drinking water on Monday after Flint met all requirements for safe water.
- The emergency order followed Flint’s 2014 switch to the Flint River without corrosion controls, which caused lead contamination and triggered a national crisis.
- Flint replaced over 97% of lead service lines, maintained water lead levels below federal action thresholds since 2016, and cooperated with state and federal partners to meet safety standards.
- EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said, "We will continue to advance infrastructure," and emphasized avoiding past mistakes while Flint officials praised resident advocacy and progress.
- Although the order’s end marks progress, concerns remain about remaining lead lines, water quality issues, ongoing legal cases, and the need for sustained government support in Flint.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has lifted the emergency order on the city of Flint’s drinking water.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.The EPA announced Monday that Flint’s water system is now in compliance with lead standards and has replaced over 97% of lead pipes carrying water to homes.EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says it’s a major accomplishment.“The EPA ha…
Flint Water Crisis Emergency Order Lifted by EPA
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Flint water council chair troubled by EPA's all-clear declaration
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