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Lead levels in water prompt state of emergency in Flint, Michigan [1]

The mayor of Flint has declared a state of emergency, acknowledging that switches in the Michigan's city's water sourcing have caused high lead levels in drinking water.

Publication Date: 
17/12/2015
Reuters [2]
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Water Pollution [3], River Pollution [4], Lead [5], United States Of America (US) [6], Heavy Metals [7], Water Quality [8]
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