Flint Water Crisis Knowledge Assessment

The Flint Water Crisis was a result of governmental negligence and cover-up, despite early scientific warnings about corrosive water from the Flint River. The crisis led to widespread lead contamination, affecting thousands of residents, especially children. Efforts by citizens and scientists to expose the truth were met with resistance from state agencies. The crisis highlighted the need for transparency and accountability in public health and environmental policies. Legislative measures are being proposed to prevent similar incidents in the future.

What was the role of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality in the Flint Water Crisis?

• They blocked the scientists' findings.

• They were unaware of the crisis.

• They provided clean water to Flint.

• They supported the scientists' findings.

What caused the Flint River water to become corrosive?

• Agricultural runoff

• Industrial waste

• Natural mineral deposits

• Chloride ions from road salt

Why did Flint officials decide not to add an anti-corrosive agent to the water?

• It was too expensive.

• They were unaware of the problem.

• They believed it was unnecessary.

• They lacked the technology.

What was the lead level found in Leanne Walters' home in February 2015?

• 13,200 parts per billion

• 397 parts per billion

• 104 parts per billion

• 15 parts per billion

How did the city of Flint attempt to manipulate lead testing results?

• By altering lab reports

• By testing only clean areas

• By pre-flushing the water

• By using faulty equipment

Who was the water expert that Leanne Walters contacted for independent testing?

• Dan Wyant

• Miguel Del Toral

• Phil Phelps

• Mark Edwards

What did the Virginia Tech research team find in their tests?

• Lead levels were extremely high.

• Lead levels were decreasing.

• Lead levels were underestimated.

• Lead levels were within safe limits.

What was the response of the Department of Environmental Quality to the public exposure of the crisis?

• They continued to deny the problem.

• They blamed the residents of Flint.

• They admitted their mistake immediately.

• They provided solutions to the crisis.

What legislative action was proposed to prevent future crises like Flint?

• Replacing all lead pipes

• Increasing water treatment budgets

• Providing free water testing kits

• Making it a felony to falsify reports

What was the estimated number of children exposed to lead poisoning by January 2016?

• 12,000 to 18,000

• 1,000 to 3,000

• 3,000 to 6,000

• 6,000 to 12,000