Michigan Drinking Water Crisis Shows Limits Of EPA Lead Rule Changes

摘要

The drinking water crisis in Flint, MI, is highlighting the potential shortcomings of EPA regulations in preventing lead increases when a water system changes the source of its water, with sources saying that even recommended changes to the lead and copper rule (LCR) may not be enough to prevent a similar situation in the future. Flint Mayor Karen Weaver declared a state of emergency Dec. 14 for the city due to the elevated levels of lead in drinking water, which have sickened many infants and children, after the city switched its water source from the Detroit water system to the Flint River in 2014. The city has since switched back to Detroit's water.