Seven years have passed since the beginning replacement of water pipes in Flint. Ron Fonger recaps the issues still outstanding, including the trials of the men that caused the deaths and injury to so many.
By Ron Fonger
Flint - Seven years after the city’s water source was switched, (click here) triggering the Flint water crisis, the fallout continues to cast its pall.
While the city expects to close out three major water infrastructure projects related to the water crisis, including the final phase of a pipe replacement program, this year, other reminders of the man-made emergency linger with no clear end in sight.
Although a partial settlement of civil lawsuits filed on behalf of Flint residents could be approved later this year, the cases are continuing against defendants that have so far refused to settle their cases, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency....
