FLINT, MICHIGAN 2016
How does Chemistry and Society play a role in a State and National Catastrophe?
Questions to pursue:
1. How has the Chemistry involved in this event led to problems in Flint's water supply? 2. What societal issues have contributed to this problem? 3. How could this have been prevented and what is a possible solution? 4. Who is to blame and who should pay for the results of this problem? |
Article OneThe American Chemical Society explains how Chemical changes in the water and to the infrastructure of the water system led to high levels of lead in the water.
Article ThreeThis article from the Royal Society of Chemistry explains some of the regulatory measures that were missed or not followed and led to this water issue.
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Article TwoThis article from flintwaterstudy.org explains the challenges of treating Flint's water supply and why there are bigger issues than just filtration involved.
Article FourThis CNN article emphasizes some of the societal issues facing Flint as a town that may have contributed to a lack of resources for the infrastructure.
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