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Mike, lam sending you and Steve a copy of the letter that we plan to include with the violation notice. This is set to go out early next week and I wanted to get your opinion. We have considered some type of water summary to accompany this as well but I am not certain if I can pull that together in time unless you have a specific recommendation. We continue to post the Monthly Operation Reports online within two weeks after the end of each month. Thank you, Howard Croft Public Works Director City of Flint 1101 S. Saginaw Street Flint, MI 48502 PH# 810.766.7135 Ext.2043 xxxEND_PAGE:deq16_b5_0892_4900_0386 Water Quality Update City of Flint Resident: In January we alerted you to the presence at that time of excess TTHM (total trihalomethanes) in Flint’s public water supply. TTHM — a byproduct of the water chlorination process — was found to be in excess of state guidelines (80 parts per billion) beginning in May 2014 and continuing into August. As soon as this excess concentration was discovered, we began taking steps to reduce it to within acceptable guidelines. We are pleased to report that we have succeeded in bringing the water to within acceptable guidelines. While we continue to work on improving aesthetic qualities, such as discoloration or odor, you can be confident that the water provided to you today meets all state standards. How did we did do this? With the help of LAN engineering, we upgraded the ozone treatment process at the Water Treatment Plant; increased water main/hydrant flushing to reduce stagnation; conducted small-scale testing of treatment to identify areas of improvement; improved overall plant operations; and enhanced the distribution system through water-circulation modeling. By November, all but one testing site was below the allowable levels and our most recent testing in February showed that every testing site was well below allowable levels, as shown below: City of Flint xxxEND_PAGE:deq16_b5_0892_4900_0387 Water Quality Update The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has been monitoring our progress, as noted in its March 5, 2015 letter to the city: “We are encouraged by the results from the most recent round of compliance samples collected on February 17, 2015, which naw show individual TTHM levels at less than half of the 0.080 mg/L standard ot ail locetions throughout the City’s system. Operational Evaluation Reports from December 2014, and February 2015, have identified possible causes and corrective measures for the previous elevated TTHM ievels, which we encourage the City to continue implementing. These madifications have likely contributed in part to the reduction in TTHM levels reported in the most recent querter, and suggest the Cy may be able to achieve compliance with the TTHM standard at all sites by continuing these efforts.” MDEQ However, because MDEQ monitoring of excess concentrations is based on four quarters of test results, we are required to again notify you that based on the most recent four quarters of test results (which includes excess concentrations beginning in April), the City’s annual quarterly testing average is not yet below the state’s allowable average. The attached notice (“Important Information about Your Drinking Water”) includes legally required language that summarizes the situation. Please review it and contact us with any questions. In addition, included in this mailing is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. We also have created a place for regular updates on the city’s website at cityofflint.com. We encourage residents who have concerns about the quality of their water to contact us immediately so on-site testing can be scheduled. If you have questions about this report or would like a test done at your home, free of charge, please call us at 810-787-6537. Maintaining safe water and improving its quality is a top priority, and we apologize for the concerns these notices have raised. We have taken many steps to improve the safety and quality of our water supply and will be taking more. As you may know, we have recently received a series of recommendations from several sources, including a report from international urban water system consultants, Veolia North America. We will be working with our recently created Citizen Advisory Committee and our Technical Advisory Committee to continue making improvements. Please track our progress on our website at cityofflint.com. Sincerely, City of Flint xxxEND_PAGE:deq16_b5_0892_4900_0388

Howard, Flease revise the DEQ bullet paints to as fallows: Role of the DEQ Explanation of TTHM vielation xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b488_1368_1369_1 Delete all others. Thanks. Based on the calls we have been getting from your water customers, our Office strongly recommends sorneone

Here is the current agenda that I have assembled for our Wednesday night forum. I am looking for everyone to speak for about 10 minutes at the opening and then we will move to written questions. Ihave attempted to highlight each persons area of expertise as it relates to initial comments and I will moderate through the questions. We do not plan to have an open microphone. Starting time is 7:00 in the Dome, I will be available in City Hall for those that arrive early. Thank you all for participating, Howard Croft Public Works Director City of Flint 1101 S. Saginaw Street Flint, MI 48502 PH# 810.766.7346 Ext.2043 xxxEND_PAGE:deq21_b488_1368_1369_2

Mike, I wanted you to have a copy of the report I sent to the Mayor and EM today as an overview of the recent biol water advisory. Please let me know if anything here appears amiss. Thanks, Howard Croft Public Works Director City of Flint 1101 S. Saginaw Street Flint, MI 48502 PH# 810.766.7346 Ext.2043 [email protected] xxxEND_PAGE:deq04_b301_4071_4473_237 Rennaker, Joanne (DEQ)

Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up _ Flag Status: Flagged Hello Steve and Mike. As you are aware, the City has undergone extensive upgrades to our Water Treatment Plant and it's associated facilities. Our intentions and efforts have been to operate our facility as the primary drinking water source for the City of Flint. Through consultation with your office and our engineering firm we've developed a system of redundant electrical systems, treatment processes and adequate finished water storage to negate the need for a signed back up agreement with DWSD due to their termination of our contract. Upon inspection of these facilities would you convey your concurrence that there is no regulatory requirement for us to sign a back up agreement with DWSD. Thank you Daugherty Johnson Utilities Administrator City of Flint | 3 | ; j xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b1138_2882_2884_1 Piy sby, Mike (DEQ) ;