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Hi Team, Piease see below the proposed Flint Vater form letter... For our knowledge/ not the letter: H someone cari give me inforrnation on the initial switch that would be helpful- when, why. Also, ine action timeline from when the state found out about the lead, up to today. Let me know if we are good to go an the letter. Thank you, Laura Thank you for your recent correspondence sent to Governor Rick Snyder regarding the water in Flint. As a member of Governor Snyder's staff, | am responding on his behalf. Flint families and children will be better protected by reconnecting with the Great Lakes Water Authority as the source of the city’s drinking water until the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline is completed. Governor Snyder has asked the state Legislature to provide half, or $6 million, of the $12 million needed to reconnect with the authority through next summer, when the KWA is expected to be completed. The Flint city government will provide $2 million and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has committed $4 million. Governor Snyder said “Flint residents need to have access to safe, clean, water now and long into the future.” The technical experts helping the city on its water advisory all agree this move back to the Great Lakes Water Authority provides the best public health protection for children and families. The Governor appreciates Detroit's willingness to reconnect with Flint, the Mott Foundation’s generous commitment, and the dedication of all parties to come together to protect Flint families and children. Flint city leaders requested the state’s help to fund the reconnection and to assist with health and infrastructure issues. Flint’s move to the Great Lakes Water Authority is expected to cost about $1.3 million per month until the Karegnondi Water Authority is completed next summer. The move to Detroit water, which is expected to carry, carries many public health benefits. As large bodies of water, the Great Lakes are naturally prone to fewer problems from large rain events and other runoff issues that can sometimes be present in shallower rivers. Additionally, the Great Lakes 1 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0267_0568_0570_1 Water Authority water already has additional corrosion control, using phosphates to help coat the insides of pipes and limit lead from leaching into the water. However, reconnecting with the authority will not completely resolve the city’s problem with lead service lines or aging infrastructure. It will take time for pipes in Flint to become coated with the phosphate corrosion control. Additionally, some households in the city could experience lead in their drinking water until all lead pipes and plumbing are replaced. To best protect public health, Governor Snyder, state, and local authorities will continue to carry out steps outlined on Oct. 2 in a comprehensive action plan, including continued testing, the use of faucet filters and providing residents with accurate information about steps to eliminate lead exposure. The Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Health and Human Services (MDHHS) also committed an additional $3.5 million for water filters, free lead testing through the state laboratory for Flint water customers, and hiring additional staff to conduct health exposure monitoring for lead in drinking water. Free filters are available for current MDHHS clients at the 125 E. Union St. or 4809 Clio Road MDHHS office locations. For residents who are not currently enrolled in MDHHS assistance programs, free filters are available at the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department offices at 2727 Lippincott and 601 North Saginaw in Flint. Staff will be at all four locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to distribute filters and assist residents who have questions about proper installation. At the Lippincott location only, extended hours will be offered this weekend, including until 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Other good practices for residents concerned about lead include turning on the cold water tap and running the water until it's as cold as it will go. Additionally, only use cold water for cooking, drinking and especially mixing baby formula. School test results released; more investigation planned The state also released the first results from its lead screening program in schools and homes. Of 37 total samples taken at 13 buildings, four samples spread over three buildings exceeded the federal action level of 15 parts per billion. However, this sampling provides only an initial screen, and the state is committing to further testing water and inspecting plumbing at these schools. Until testing is complete, schools are advised to continue using bottled water and filtration as a precaution to protect children. In addition, free testing is still available for any other Flint school, including daycares and Head Starts. Free testing is also available for any Flint resident. Please visit Michigan.gov/Flintwater for additional resources. Thank you, again, for taking the time to share your concerns with our office. Should you have any further comments, questions or concerns regarding this or any other state-related matter, I've included my contact information below. Sincerely, Laura Stoken xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0267_0568_0570_2 Manager, Constituent Relations Executive Office of the Governor, Rick Snyder 517.335.7858 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0267_0568_0570_3

Hey There, Would you please review the below “form letter” to be blasted out to constituents writing the Governor regarding Flint Water. Thanks, Laura Stoken Manager, Constituent Relations Executive Office of the Governor, Rick Snyder 517.335.7858 Thank you for your recent correspondence sent to Governor Rick Snyder regarding the water in Flint. As a member of Governor Snyder's staff, | am responding on his behalf. Governor Snyder announced a comprehensive action plan created with state, federal and city leaders to address concerns about drinking water. Flint residents need to have access to safe, clean, water now and long into the future. The water leaving Flint’s drinking water system is safe to drink, but some families with lead plumbing in their homes or service connections could experience higher levels of lead in the water that comes out of their faucets. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0180_0427_0429_1 The action plan focuses on increasing water testing, offering additional precautions for families with lead plumbing in their homes, and providing long-term solutions to address the city’s water infrastructure challenges. The plan was created at the Governors direction by the Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Health and Human Services (DHHS), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the city of Flint. This action plan builds upon ongoing work with local, state and federal agencies and our partnership with city and community leaders. Together, we are working to ensure that all Flint residents have accurate information and know that help is available to address potential problems. The city and the state also are working together to gather more data to ensure the water that leaves the treatment plant as well as the water that arrives in Flint homes is safe for all residents. The plan includes: e Testing in Flint public schools immediately to ensure that drinking water is safe, with testing also available at no cost to any other school in Flint. Offering free water testing to Flint residents to assure their drinking water is safe. Providing free water filters to residents. Expanding health exposure testing of individual homes. Accelerating corrosion controls in the Flint drinking water system. Accelerating water system improvements to address replacing lead service lines. Expediting the completion of the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline. Expanding a Safe Drinking Water Technical Advisory Committee to ensure the best technology, practices and science are being followed by adding an expert from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development to the group. e Naming Dr. Eden Wells, chief medical executive for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as the Flint drinking water public health adviser. e« Boosting a comprehensive lead education program to make sure residents have detailed information about how to protect themselves and their homes. Residents can have their water tested by calling 810-787-6537 and pressing 1, or emailing fintwatergichvotiint com. The DEQ is covering the cost of this testing. State leaders have been working closely with state and federal lawmakers to tap resources at all levels of government to address concerns. This action plan offers concrete steps we will take in a local, state and federal partnership to ensure all Flint residents have safe water to drink. The DEQ will work closely with the city to gather further data to ensure the water that leaves Flint’s system as well as the water that arrives in Flint homes is safe to drink. Thank you, again, for taking the time to share your concerns with our office. Should you have any further comments, questions or concerns regarding this or any other state-related matter, I’ve included my contact information below. Sincerely, Laura Stoken Manager, Constituent Relations Executive Office of the Governor, Rick Snyder xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0180_0427_0429_2 517.335.7858 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0180_0427_0429_3