@starrfish220 Note there is reason to ask abt DEQ's testing standard state-wide. But if GR is testing GR, that's different issue @nickmanes1
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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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@nickmanes1 No. H2O in Flint (and a few other places) was river, which needs different treatment cause lakes are cleaner
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@emptywheel @nickmanes1 And from what I understand they chose not to treat the pipes at first when switching to the river water.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@starrfish220 The pipes are the pipes (tho of course GR has been dumping a lot into upgrading sewer infrastructure). @nickmanes12 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@emptywheel@starrfish220 FWIW LL made me sign a lead notice form as part of lease b/c house was built in 40s/50s so lead is to be expected2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@emptywheel We've likely all been exposed to lead to a degree over the years. Nowhere near as damaging Flint's exposure.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@starrfish220 IIRC Cherry Hill got warnings abt soil recently bc of chemical used when there were still cherries. @nickmanes1
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