Flint’s Lead Failures

Eleven years after Flint, Michigan made headlines for the lead contamination in their water lines, their lead line replacement program is wrapping up, but at what cost? The costly and time-consuming program stretched for over a decade and was invasive for Flint residents, leaving yards in shambles for months or even years. Flint’s lead line replacement program should serve as a cautionary tale to communities looking to solve their lead problem, favoring cheaper, faster solutions that prioritize the health of residents instead of costly long-term projects. Our Health Equity applauds lead line replacement programs for their goal of providing every American with clean drinking water, but champions alternative solutions, like Folmar Pipe Protection™, that make this goal a reality faster. Read more here.