Prevention
editFailed infrastructure and economic decline resulted in the toxic levels of lead in the city's water supply.[1] According to an article published in the American Journal of Public Health, to prevent another contamination crisis, officials such as Governor Snyder should consult "professionals"[who?] and make "qualified"[clarification needed] decisions. "Snyder and his administration introduced a corrosive water source into an aging water filtration system without adequate corrosion control (APHA)."[2][3] "I wonder how many of the individuals who made those bad decisions were professional engineers, licensed plumbers, or water-treatment specialists?" asked Larry Clark, Sustainable Performance Solutions LLC[citation needed]. In addition to professional consultation, EPA reform of water-testing techniques that concentrate on neighborhoods with lead pipes could "ensure that all cities get an early warning when lead levels rise to the danger point.", said Jeff Ruch, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER).[citation needed] Addressing[clarification needed] the government's neglect in Flint's crisis from infrastructure failure due to the city's economic decline could prevent another municipal disaster.[4]
Upholding the Clean Water Act past in 1972 would have prevented an outbreak of lead poisoning in flint. This act "established the basic structure for regulating pollutant discharges into the waters of the United States"[5]. The EPA has also updated its standards and created six goals bettering the drinking water of the nation. This [6] was created in November of 2016 and if upheld should decrease the amount of pollution we see in waters today. [7]
- ^ McGlashen, Andy. "Flint water crisis: Policy changes needed to restore public trust". Michigan Distilled. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ Hanna-Attisha, Mona. "Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Children Associated With the Flint Drinking Water Crisis: A Spatial Analysis of Risk and Public Health Response". AJPH. American Public Health Association. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- ^ Lyons, Jessica. "How to Prevent Another Flint Water Crisis". environmental leader. Business Sector Media, LLC. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
- ^ Bernstein, Lenny. "Flint's water crisis reveals government failures at every level". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
- ^ EPA,OA,OP,ORPM,RMD, US. "History of the Clean Water Act | US EPA". US EPA.
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- ^ EPA,OW, US. "Drinking Water Action Plan | US EPA". US EPA.