Walsh University Environmental Science Essay

1. Prior to the switch to the Flint River, where did the City of Flint obtain their water? Lake Huron
2. Why did City of Flint public officials decide to change the source of the water supply? Save
money
3. What changes did the residents of Flint notice after the change in water source?
4. What particles are found in river water that must be removed as part of the treatment process?
5. How are the particles removed?
6. Why is river water more difficult to treat properly?
7. Why was the decision made to increase the amount of chlorine in the water?
8. What decision was made by the Flint GM plant and why?
9. What was the result of the test of the water in Leanne Walter’s home regarding lead content?
What is the EPA allowable maximum lead level?
10. What happens when lead enters the body?
11. How does lead typically enter the body?
12. What happens to children who ingest lead?
13. What can happen to a pregnant woman who was exposed to lead as a child?
14. How does lead get into the water if it leaves treatment plant free of lead?
15. What happens as water flows through the pipes from the city main line to the pipes that go to
each individual home?
16. What is corrosion control?
17. What was the effect of Flint’s decision not to use corrosion control?
18. What occurred with the water supply in Washington DC prior to the Flint crisis?
19. What was the role of Marc Edwards in the Flint water crisis?
20. How did the volunteer college students from Virginia Tech assist Marc Edwards? What did they
do for the residents of Flint?
21. What solution was recommended to the residents with elevated lead levels in their water?
22. What was the result of the largescale water testing that was conducted throughout the city of
Flint? How many homes were affected?
23. What barriers did Leanne Walters, Marc Edwards and Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha face in their
attempts to uncover the truth regarding the lead levels in Flint water or the blood of the
children of Flint?
24. What are the treatment options for children who have elevated lead levels in their blood?
25. During the water crisis, Flint also experienced a serious outbreak of which deadly disease?
26. Did Flint city officials ultimately decide to continue use of Flint River water? If not, what source
did they decide to use?
27. According to the Virginia Tech scientists/students, what percentage of Flint homes had elevated
lead in their water? Approximately how many children were affected?
28. What solutions have been offered to Flint residents so that they can avoid contaminated water?