“In order to restore confidence, and to ensure that these failures never happen again, I believe that the EPA needs to conduct a thorough investigation into the causes of the water problems in Flint”. The DEQ, however, told the newspaper it pulled the bid Tuesday.
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Edwards’ research on Flint River water first gave scientific evidence of rising lead levels in water and raised questions about the lack of treatment of river water to make it less corrosive. He said the DEQ recognizes “that with the broader budget conversations underway, this is not the time to prioritize this project”. “I hope that city residents will join me for a telephone update on the latest steps I am taking to improve public confidence and the quality of water in Flint”.
Officials long maintained that the water met safety standards.
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Kildee, who represents the Flint area, and state Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich of Flint said last week they asked U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to answer questions after elevated blood-lead levels were found in children whose Flint homes received river water. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and the GOP-led Legislature earlier this month approved $9.3 million in aid to address the crisis. The deadline was listed as November 4 and the anticipated start date for the contract was January 2.
