Flint Water Crisis Impact Assessment

The Flint water crisis began when the city switched its water source to the Flint River in 2014 to save money, leading to lead contamination. Despite public complaints and evidence of high lead levels, the government initially denied the problem. The crisis resulted in significant health impacts, especially on children, and led to legal actions and costly measures to reverse the damage.

What was the primary issue faced by the children of Flint as mentioned in the headlines?

• Increased crime rates

• Malnutrition

• High levels of lead in their blood

• Lack of access to education

What was one of the long-term effects of removing lead from products like paint and gas?

• Rise in unemployment

• Decrease in crime rates

• Increase in population

• Improvement in education

Why did Flint decide to switch its water source in 2014?

• To save money

• To comply with federal regulations

• To improve water quality

• To increase water supply

What was one of the reasons Flint was financially struggling before the water crisis?

• Natural disasters

• Increased crime rates

• Loss of population after car factories closed

• High unemployment rates

What was the initial response of the city to residents' complaints about water quality?

• Providing financial compensation

• Denial of any problem

• Offering free water bottles

• Immediate action to fix the issue

Who leaked the report showing high lead levels in Flint's water?

• A city official

• A journalist

• A local activist

• An employee at the Environmental Protection Agency

What was the percentage of children with high blood lead levels in Flint before the crisis?

• 3.0%

• 4.5%

• 1.5%

• 2.1%

What was the cost of switching back to Detroit's water supply?

• $15 million

• $5 million

• $8 million

• $12 million

What legal action is pending against the city of Flint?

• An environmental lawsuit

• A class action lawsuit

• A criminal lawsuit

• A civil rights lawsuit

What was the percentage of children under 5 with high blood lead levels in the most affected zip codes after the crisis?

• 4.0%

• 5.5%

• 6.3%

• 7.0%