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Boil Water Advisory Lifted (No Bacteria Identified)

February 12, 2016 (Flint) – With the Feb. 9th water main break repaired and successful back-to-back bacteria tests completed, the City of Flint lifted its boil water advisory today. Affected residents no longer need to boil their filtered water because testing did not reveal any bacteria during or after the repair of the water main …

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

February 10, 2016 (Flint, MI) — As previously advised, a large water transmission line adjacent to Dort Highway in the City of Flint broke Tuesday morning resulting in a water main break on Dupont Road. Utilities Administrator Michael Glasgow states that the water main break has been contained. “The leak was completely isolated as of Tuesday …

Mayor Weaver’s Response to Gov. Snyder’s Budget Proposal

February 10, 2016 (Flint, MI) — Flint Mayor Karen Weaver today said she appreciates Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal to earmark $25 million for lead pipe removal in the city through a supplemental appropriation for 2016 but, Mayor Weaver noted it still falls short of the estimated $55 million it will cost to remove all lead …

Aquasana

Here is performance sheet for the Aquasana water filter. Based on their performance information fact sheet this one meets the standards suggested for lead removal. Aquasana water filter data (PDF)

Johnstown’s lead level higher than Flint’s, more than 18 percent of kids exposed

This article originally appeared on tribdem.com. Flint, Michigan’s, lead poisoning alarm has put the spotlight on an old problem that continues to plague many communities, including Johnstown. In fact, a state Health Department report last year showed 18.26 percent of Johnstown kids who were tested had blood lead levels above the alarm threshold established by …

Flint immersive article

Good Afternoon, I am a writer with Lansing-based environmental news outlet Great Lakes Echo. I was looking to do a story of what it’s actually like to live in Flint during the water crisis and what life is like when you don’t trust your tap water. I was wondering if you had any contacts of …

Call for Artists 2016

Flint Public Art Project invites artists and designers in all media to send letters of interest, CVs, and portfolios to info@flintpublicartproject.com by February 15th for the coming year of spectacular and socially engaged projects in public space. Our 2016 programs include the fourth annual Neighborhood Art Parade series, Planning Actions at strategic sites, the Free …

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Training

Mott Community College – Workforce and Career Development has a wonderful training opportunity for training in Environmental Clean-up. With all the emphasis on our city nationally, the EPA Environmental Workforce Training Certificate program will equip participants with knowledge to gain employment to assist in that manner. Some of the training areas include: Emergency Response Procedures …

The Local Grocer Ribbon Cutting and Store Warming Party

(FLINT, MI, Feb. 1, 2016) – The Local Grocer, a Michigan-made specialty grocery store, will celebrate the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, February 3, at 10:00 a.m. The celebration continues on Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with a Store Warming Party featuring music, games, and an opportunity for …

Flint Water Study Updates

Please visit the following website for updates on the Flint Water Study. http://flintwaterstudy.org/

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