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September 18, 2017

Expert declares end to Flint water crisis

DETROIT (AP) — An expert who two years ago warned about dangerous lead levels in Flint, Michigan's drinking water has declared a qualified end to the crisis.

Virginia Tech researcher Marc Edwards said Friday that, after several rounds of testing, lead levels are back to normal — for a city with old lead pipes. He recommends the continued use of filters and warns of a “crisis of confidence” among residents who blame government for the water problems.


 
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