Mayor,
l have a follow-up to my previous e-mail, We were able to obtain canfirmation from DHHS that Brita filter: “Brita Faucet
Filtration System SAFF-100" is NSF certified for the rernovail of lead.
Please see the information below that | received to substantiate this | hightighted the portion relevant to Lead.
NSF/ANSI 53
Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects
The Brita Products Company
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
800-24-BRIFA
Facility : #1 Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Replacement Service Cycle Flow Rate
Brand Name / Trade Name / Model Element (gallons) (gpm) Claim
Faucet Mount
Brita Faucet Filtration System SAFF-100 FR-200 100(1} 58 2,4-D Reduction
Asbestos Reduction
Alachlor Reduction
Atrazine Reduction
Benzene Reduction
Carbofuran Reduction
Carbon Tetrachloride Reduction
Chlordane Reduction
Chlorabenzene Reduction
Endrin Reduction
Ethylbenzene Reduction
Lead Reduction
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Lindane Reduction
Methoxychior Reduction
O-Dichlorobenzene Reduction
Sirnazine Reduction
Styrene Reduction
Tetrachloroethylene Reduction
Toluene Reduction
Toxaphene Reduction
Trichtorcethylene Reduction
Trihaiomethanes (TTHM} Reduction
Turbidity Reduction
YOC Reduction
Thank you
George
Please see the screenshot from Amy Hovey. Which filter distribution is this referring to? Who is distributing
Brita filters that are not certified for lead? We made a clear statement on Saturday that the PUR faucet filters
were NSF certified and on the list also recommended by Dr. Edwards. Please fill me in.
Thanks
Date: Te, Oct 6, 2015 at 5: 14PM
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City of Flint, Michigan
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City of Flint
Water Quality Update
Wednesday August 12” 2015
Leak Detection
What: $900,000 Treasury Distressed City Grant for Leak Detection / Pipe Wall Assessment
Status: Work commencing
The vendor “echologics” has mobilized in the City and is prepping to begin working this week.
Next steps: Work performance.
GAC Installation
What: $1,601,740 contract with LAN to design and install new filter media at the Water Plant
Status: Six filters in use
Six of the twelve filters are completely installed and are now in use.
internal testing has confirmed a significant drop in the TTHM level leaving the plant, levels were
trending between 50 — 60 and have dropped to 20.
Installation has started on the remaining six filters.
All twelve filters will be available for use in advance of our next quarterly testing period which is
next week.
Next steps: Install last six filters.
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WPC Incinerator Shutdown
What: $1,100,000 Treasury Distressed City Grant for WPC Incinerator Shutdown
Status: In construction phase
Construction continues, the weather has cooperated and the work is on schedule.
Next steps: Continuation of construction work.
Water Meter Installation
What: $5,000,000 contract to purchase and install up to 18,000 water meters.
Status: in progress
The vendor has established a good routine and has completed the installation of ~300 meters
each week.
Next steps: Track the progress and maintain information flow.
Howard Croft
Public Works Director
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City of Flint, Michigan
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Fria City of Flint
Water Quality Update
Wednesday July 297 2015
Leak Detection
What: $900,000 Treasury Distressed City Grant for Leak Detection / Pipe Wall Assessment
Status: Contract signing
The vendor Echologics is ready to mobilize and has set the week of August 10" as the time to
begin the project.
The vendor maintains a window of 10 — 14 weeks following starting in order to complete the full
scope of work.
Next steps: Mobilization.
GAC Installation
What: $1,601,740 contract with LAN to design and install new filter media at the Water Plant
Status: Installing
Six of the tweive filters are completely installed
The filters are expected to immediately drop the TTHM level.
The timing of putting the filters into use is designed to get the maximum impact at the time of the
next testing period which is schedule for the third week of August.
Next steps: Introduce water through the six new filters, and begin installation of the next six
filters.
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WPC Incinerator Shutdown
What: $1,100,000 Treasury Distressed City Grant for WPC Incinerator Shutdown
Status: In construction phase
Construction continues, the weather has cooperated and the work is on schedule.
Next steps: Completion of concrete work.
Water Meter Installation
What: $5,000,000 contract to purchase and install up to 18,000 water meters.
Status: On schedule
Letters have been sent to the public and posted online.
The installation of the first 9000 meters started this week.
A kickoff meeting of all management personne! involved is set for today to evaluate all aspects
and possible issue that could occur.
Next steps: Kickoff meeting with all management today.
Howard Croft
Public Works Director
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City of Flint
Water Quallty Update
Wednesday July 23" 2015
Leak Detection
What: $900,000 Treasury Distressed City Grant for Leak Detection / Pipe Wall Assessment
Status: Contract signing
The Contract has been signed internally and sent to the vendor.
The vendor maintains a window of 10 — 14 weeks following mobilization to complete the full
scope of work.
Next steps: Complete the contract signing and schedule mobilization.
GAC Installation
What: $1,601,740 contract with LAN to design and install new filter media at the Water Plant
Status: Installing
Six of the twelve filters are completely installed and will go inte use at the beginning of next
week. We need to relocate the mid-point chlorination prior to switching the water to running
through the filters.
The filters are expected to immediately drop the TTHM level.
One the water has been redirected through the new GAC, the remaining six filters will begin
installed
All twelve filters will be available for use in advance of our next quarterly testing period which is
the third week in August.
Next steps: Introduce water through the six new filters, and begin installation of the next six
filters.
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WPC Incinerator Shutdown
What: $1.100.000 Treasury Distressed City Grant for WPC incinerator Shutdown
Status: In construction phase
Construction continues, the weather has cooperated and the work is on schedule.
Next steps: Completion of concrete work.
Water Meter Installation
What: $5,000,000 contract to purchase and install up to 18,000 water meters
Status: On schedule
Letters have been sent to the printer for mailing.
A list of frequently asked questions is written and being posted to the website.
The installation of the first 9000 meters is scheduled to launch within the next week.
A kickoff meeting of all management personnel involved is set for this week.
Next steps: Hold a kickoff meeting with all management personnel involved prior to launch of
installation program.
Howard Croft
Public Works Director
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