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This article gives a very detailed and accurate timeline from when the city decided to stop buying water from DWSD to today. -Rob xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b35_5648_6098_067

Report estimates it will cost the city of Flint $1.5 billion to repair the damage done since the switch to the Flint River as a water source: Here is a link to the site with the repot: Robert Widigan Local Government Financial Services Division Michigan Department of Treasury Office (517) 373-3227 Cell (517) 243-8645 xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b37_6553_6782_187 Koryzno, Edward (Treasury)

Robert Widigan Local Government Financial Services Division Michigan Department of Treasury Office (517) 373-3227 Cel xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b37_6553_6782_110 Natasha L. Henderson City Administrator Jason Lorenz Public Information Officer Office: (810) 237-2039 Cell: (810) 875-2576 For Immediate Release [email protected] City of Flint Issues Lead Advisory Flint, Michigan — September 25, 2015 ~ The City of Flint is issuing a Lead Advisory for residents to be aware of lead levels in drinking water after hearing concerns from the medical community. While the City is in full compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, this information is being shared as part of a public awareness campaign to ensure that everyone takes note that no level of lead is considered safe. The Genesee County Health Department has issued a fact sheet regarding lead precautions for residents. The fact sheet can be found on their website at www.gchd.us. Here are a few of the suggestions the Health Department recommends: = Flush your cold-water pipes by running the water for approximately 5 minutes « Use only water from the cold-water tap for drinking, cooking, and especially for making baby formula. * Install a water filter that is NSF-certified for lead removal. Lead contamination can leach into water from a home’s lead water service lines, lead solder, and leaded plumbing materials including fixtures, faucets, and fittings. Older service lines with pipes and fixtures installed before 1986 can sometimes be more susceptible to lead issues due to materials used in the home such as lead based paint and lead pipes. This message is meant as a precaution to residents and does not mean that all homes in the City will experience the same issue. Residents with concerns abo service lines City Hall 1101 S. Saginaw Street - Flint, Michigan 48502 810-766-7346 FAX: 810-766-7218 www.cityofflint.com xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b37_6553_6782_111 Dayne Walling nt uw Natasha L. Henderson Mayor ue City Administrator and lead in home plumbing fixtures are encouraged to contact the City’s Utilities Division to schedule a free water testing by calling the Water Treatment Plant at 810-787-6537 and pressing #1 after prompted or by emailing The City of Flint is working proactively along with the County Health Department, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve the water system throughout the City. An accelerated plan to add a corrosion control agent to our water within 30 to 60 days with expedited approval from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is already underway. This will reduce corrosion which can cause lead in old pipes to leach into the water. This plan is in addition to Mayor Walling’s letter requesting $30 Million in water infrastructure assistance funding from the State of Michigan. $10 Million of that request would be for the replacement of lead service lines in households to ensure that lead no longer presents a danger to the drinking water of our residents. As the letter states, “It is the City’s position that the abatement of lead through the removal of lead containing pipes and fixtures in homes is the best long term solution to keeping our residents’ water safe.” Mayor Walling further stated: "| am extremely concerned about the risks around lead with Flint's children and | will be working tirelessly to ensure the water is safe and all of our families have the information they need. | also will continue to pursue funding for infrastructure improvements and a comprehensive healthy homes initiative that addresses lead in paint and pipes. We have to get the lead out of our community to eliminate the threat of childhood lead poisoning." The City of Flint continues working proactively with the County Health Department, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve the water system throughout the City. The City remains committed to working with all of our partners in the Water Technical Advisory Committee to address all City Hall 1101 S. Saginaw Street - Flint, Michigan 48502 810-766-7346 FAX: 810-766-7218 | www.cityofflintcom xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b37_6553_6782_112 Natasha L. Henderson City Administrator issues of public health and quality concerns that face the community. Updates on progress made in addressing this issue will be made during regular public meetings including City Council and other scheduled meetings. Information on this and all related matters will continue to be posted on the City of Flint's website, cityofflint.com. -END- City Hall 1101 S. Saginaw Street - Flint, Michigan 48502 810-766-7346 FAX: 810-766-7218 www.cityofflin.com xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b37_6553_6782_113 Genesee County Health Department Mark Valacak. M.P.H., Health Officer Gary K Johnson, M.D., M.P.H . Medical Director How does lead get into my tap water? Under typical circumstances, lead will dissolve into the water. The concentration of lead in drinking water can vary greatly, depending on the corrosiveness of the water, the type and age of the plumbing materials and the length of time that the water stands in the pipes. The highest levels of lead occur when very corrosive water stands motionless in lead or lead soldered pipe for long periods of time. How do | know if my tap water is contaminated with lead? The only way to know whether your tap water contains lead is to have it tested. You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water. There are different sampling methods for sampling lead in drinking water. To determine your household risk, it is recommended to take a first draw sample. Does lead in my tap water cause health effects? Lead can cause damage to the brain, red blood cells and kidneys. The greatest risk is to young children and pregnant women. Amounts of lead that won't hurt adults can slow down normal mental and physical development of growing bodies. Lead in water can be a special problem for infants, whose diets may be mostly liquids, such as baby formulas or concentrated juices mixed with water. Smaller bodies can absorb lead more rapidly than bigger ones. A child's mental and physical growth can be permanently harmed by too much lead. Risk will vary, depending on the individual, the circumstances, and the amount of water consumed. What can I do to reduce or eliminate lead in my tap water? Flush your cold-water pipes by running the water for approximately 5 minutes. The longer the water has been sitting in the pipes, the more lead it may contain. You can fill containers for later use, after the flushing process. Use only water from the cold-water tap for drinking, cooking, and especially for making baby formula. Hot water is likely to contain higher levels because it dissolves more lead. You may choose to install a water filter that is NSF-certified for lead removal. If a water filter is installed, replace filters at least as often as recommended by the manufacturer. Buy a lead-free faucet. The legal definition of "lead-free" still allows brass faucets to contain up to 8 percent lead. However, faucets marked with "NSF 61/9" and/or "California Proposition 65" meet stricter limits. Regularly clean particles from faucet aerators. xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b37_6553_6782_114 Is it safe to take a bath or shower, if my water has high lead levels? Yes. Bathing and showering should be safe for you and your children, even if the water contains lead over EPA’s action level. Human skin does not absorb lead in water. This information applies to most situations and to a large majority of the population, but individual circumstances may vary. Some situations, such as cases involving highly corrosive water, may require additional recommendations or more stringent actions. Who do I contact for more information? The local water authority is always your first source for testing and identifying lead contamination in your tap water. You can visit the City of Flint Website at www.cityofflint.com or contact the Flint Water Department at 810-787-6537. WWW.EPA.GOV WWW.MDEQ.GOV xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b37_6553_6782_115 Dostine, Patrick (TREASURY)

All, This photo was taken in the city of Flint, on Corunna Rd east of Ballenger Hwy. This is allegedly after five hours of flushing. Just by looking at the amount of water in the grass and on the road, it has definitely been open for a while. xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b37_6553_6782_103 idigan Robert W. Tvision ices D: al Serv chigan Department of Treasury inanci: Local Government F; Sent from my iPhone xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b37_6553_6782_104 Byrne, Randall (T. reasury)

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