RE: Flint Head Start told to not use city of Flint water?
- From
- Bob Wheaton
Hi Dave,
lattached the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing (BCAL} GovBelivery ernail in my earlier email, but Ive cut and
pasted below for easier access. As you'll see, the article is making subscribers (primarily people who have licensed day
cares and other facilities} aware of the city of Hint warning residents of potential dangers in the drinking water. BCAL is
not ordering anyone ta do anything. | anciogize far not notifying the Governor’s Office, | dicin't see this until efter it
went out, and it didn't occur to me thet the governar’s office would need ta be aware of ft. in retrospect | should have
let you know,
Please let me know if you need ary additional assistance.
Thanks,
Bob
City of Flint Warns of Potential Health Risks
Caused by the City's Drinking Water
The city says there's been too much disinfection byproduct in Flint's water system recently,
something that -- over many years could cause liver, kidney or central nervous system
problems and an increased risk of cancer.
The notice from the city says Flint water is safe to drink but warns that those with a severely
compromised immune system, who have an infant or who are elderly may be at increased
risk and should seek advice about drinking water from their health care provider.
For others, there is no need to boil water or take other actions, the notice says.
It is recommended that licensed child care providers and licensed adult foster care and
homes for the aged providers seek medical advice or use bottle water when serving
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individuals at increased risk as outlined above.