What’s the point of a story/hed like this? There’s literally no evidence to suggest that GR’s water is unsafe. http://fox17online.com/2016/01/26/is-grand-rapids-water-safe-to-drink/ …
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@nickmanes1 Although not mentioned, it could be related to this article in the Guardian:http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jan/22/water-lead-content-tests-us-authorities-distorting-flint-crisis …
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@starrfish220 Note there is reason to ask abt DEQ's testing standard state-wide. But if GR is testing GR, that's different issue @nickmanes11 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
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@emptywheel@starrfish220 Flint should give everyone a moment of pause and concern but not tons of evidence that practice is widespread2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@nickmanes1 So while no evidence GR wasn't treating w/anti-corrosives that would be equally necessary, unclear state would see
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@emptywheel@starrfish220 LMK if I’m misunderstanding (and this could take a couple tweets): water and water infrastructure not much…1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@emptywheel@starrfish220 different throughout the state. Precisely what set Flint apart was lack of treating, presumably for cost savings?3 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
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@emptywheel@starrfish220 so if treated properly as GR and other communities say they do, shouldn’t really be a problem, correct?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@nickmanes1 DEQ/Flint were flushing H2O before testing, which eliminates residual lead, which brought it under Fed guideline @starrfish220
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