The water crisis in Flint is not going away just yet, as new data indicates the water still is unsafe to drink. Chemicals that can help eliminate lead and bacteria were added to the water system, but Marc Edwards, the Virginia Tech researcher who first brought Flint’s water problem to light, noted that regular use of the water is needed to speed up the recovery process. While the water is not safe for drinking, it has been declared OK to use for bathing and showering. An attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, Sarah Tallman said that while the levels are lower than when tested last summer, they still are too high. As the crisis persists, she said, Flint residents struggle to access bottled water, with some lacking transportation to distribution centers. A request for home water delivery was filed by the NRDC, the ACLU of Michigan, Concerned Pastors for Social Action and Flint resident Melissa Mays. The city of Flint and state leaders have not yet responded to the court request, but are required to do so this month. The request is online at www.nrdc.org.
