Updated: June 30, 2016
We realize there is a ton of information for you to sift through and, therefore, we have made a mini-guide for you (arranged in reverse chronological order — latest first):
About Us
The Virginia Tech Research Team
Collaborators and Other Information Sources for Flint
Bathing Concerns of Flint Residents
Should you bathe/shower in Flint water (or any water)?
Frequently Asked Questions for Flint Residents — 1+ Year Anniversary Edition
Some Perspectives On Rashes And Health Problems From Bathing Or Showering; Whether you are in Flint MI Or Elsewhere In The USA
Stories from Flint Residents
Go to our Facebook page and look in the comments
Share your story
Twitter Feed for some more
Fundraising and Grants
The FlintWaterStudy Research Support Fundraiser
SafeWater4Flint Fundraising Update and Thank You!
Our VT Research Team wins $50,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study Flint water
Flint River Corrosivity Experiments, Citizen Testing and Resources on Lead in water/Blood Lead
Updates on Special Flint Sampling: Flushing and Lead, Disinfection By-Products and Legionella Sampling (May 31st 2016)
Results of Flint Resident Water Lead Sampling (March 2016)
Results from a lead sampling study in the Detroit Service Area in Jan 2016: A baseline if corrosion control had not been interrupted in Flint
Lead in Drinking Water 101
Hurley Medical Center’s “Nutrition & Lead: Recipe and Resource Guide”
Some Common Misunderstandings of Flint’s Lead in Water Problem
[Commentary] When will we be able to say that Flint’s water is “safe” to drink again, and lift the water emergency?
Lead Testing Results from two worst case homes in Flint (before and after water switch)
Concerned about bathing or showering in lead-contaminated water?
Public Health Advisory regarding Lead in Flint Water from the Genesee County Board of Commissioners, Health Dept and City of Flint
Research Update: Corrosivity of Flint Water to Iron Pipes in the City — A Costly Problem
Additional Sampling Confirms High Lead in Flint’s Water and Our 5-Minute Flushing Advice to Reduce Risk
Lead in Drinking Water – Health Risks to Flint Residents (Plus, list of lead filters)
Test Update: Flint River water 19X more corrosive than Detroit water for Lead Solder; Now What?
Lead testing results for water sampled by residents
Our sampling of 252 homes demonstrates a high lead in water risk: Flint should be failing to meet the EPA Lead and Copper Rule
Flint River water is very corrosive to lead, and causing lead contamination in homes
Analysis of water samples from an additional 72 Flint homes are concerning
Analysis of water samples from 48 Flint homes to date for lead are worrisome
Why is it possible that Flint River water cannot be treated to meet Federal Standards?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Citizen Sampling program
Video: Water Sampling Kits for Lead
300 Lead Testing Kits Dispatched to Flint from Virginia Tech
Hazardous Waste-levels of Lead found in a Flint household’s water
The Unintended Consequences of migrating to Flint River water
Opportunistic Pathogens incl. Legionella, Bacteria, Chlorine
Results of March 2016 Legionella Sampling Event in Smaller Buildings in Flint
Updates on Special Flint Sampling: Flushing and Lead, Disinfection By-Products and Legionella Sampling (May 31st 2016)
Legionnaire’s Disease Possibly Associated With Flint River Water Supply
Initial Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Legionella bacteria in present-day Flint
Possible Links Between Flint River Water (Without Corrosion Control) and Higher Legionella Occurrence
Results from Field Sampling in Flint (Aug 17-19 2015) : Opportunistic Pathogens #2
Results from Field Sampling in Flint (Aug 17-19 2015) : Opportunistic Pathogens
Results from Field Sampling in Flint (Aug 17-19 2015): No Fecal Bacteria in water but Low chlorine residuals a problem
Opportunistic Pathogens (OPs): #1 cause of waterborne diseases in the United States
Chlorine monitoring in resident Ms. Walters’ home
Information on our Flint trips // Work with School Kids
Our Team heads to Flint to conduct follow-up testing alongside citizens
The Surreal Flint Experience: 2014-2015 Water Crisis // Video of Resident Getting Arrested for Questioning Safety of Water
Results from Corrosion Experiments in Ms. Weiss’ class at City School, Grand Blanc, MI
Dr. Edwards and graduate student Anurag Mantha visit City School in Grand Blanc, MI to meet and discuss Flint water experiments the students themselves performed
Flint Trip #3: Quick Sampling Update
Our Flint Sampling Trip (Aug 17-19 2015)
Disinfection Byproducts in Flint’s water and Claims made by Water Defense
UMass Experts Recruited To Address DBP Questions In The Aftermath Of The Flint Water Crisis
Updates on Special Flint Sampling: Flushing and Lead, Disinfection By-Products and Legionella Sampling (May 31st 2016)
In Flint Water Disaster Response, Ruffalo is a Bad Actor
Should you bathe/shower in Flint water (or any water)?
A-List Actor But F-List Scientist: Mark Ruffalo Brings Fear And Misinformation To Flint
Are there DANGEROUS levels of chloroform in Flint water?
Frequently Asked Questions for Flint Residents — 1+ Year Anniversary Edition
Flint’s new GAC treatment filter is helping meet EPA’s THM standards
FOIA Emails, Investigations, Reports and our Analyses (MDEQ, EPA, MDHHS, City of Flint and MI Governor’s Office)
Flint Water Advisory Task Force (Final Report)
New Executive Office emails between 2011- 2016 (until Jan 5) concerning Flint Water Crisis released by the Michigan Governor’s Office
Did you think the story of MDEQ malfeasance could not get worse? Wrong again. MDEQ’s negligence quite possibly killed a few of the very people they were paid to protect.
Two Important Developments in The Flint Saga: Water Bill Relief and Lead Pipe Replacement
[Commentary] Imminent and Substantial Endangerment in Flint: Better Late Than Never?
[Press Release] Hedman Resignation Gives Hope for EPA Climate Change
Gov. Rick Snyder releases all emails pertaining to the Flint Water Crisis
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s Office Released This Flint Water Timeline To Address Questions On Who Knew What and When
The Flint tragedy should be uniting Americans in common cause
All Flint Water Crisis-related Documents concerning City of Flint and Miguel A. Del Toral obtained by The Guardian’s Ryan Felton via Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to the US EPA
Miguel Del Toral emerges from EPA’s House Arrest; FlintWaterStudy supports requested federal relief for Flint
Del Toral’s Heroic Effort Was Ultimately Vetted in the Blood Lead of Flint’s Children
Original July 22 Email from Dennis Muchmore to Michigan Health Department’s Director
FOIA Information: Michigan Health Department (DHHS) Blood Lead Spike Report Not Communicated Back to Mr. Muchmore
New FOIA E-mail With Michigan Health Department’s Response to Dennis Muchmore’s email
All Flint Water Crisis-related Documents concerning MDEQ, MDHHS and City of Flint obtained so far via Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
New FOIA Shows MDEQ Still Mostly To Blame For Water Crisis and Poor Response: E-mails Apparently Show Concern Of Governor’s Office On Lead Health Effects
Michigan Health Department focused more on communications, than scientific evidence of increased lead levels in Flint’s children [FOIA Emails Part II]
Resignations Are Justified: Michigan Children Would Never Be Safe Without Culture Change at MDEQ
MDEQ’s Word Analogy for Flint: “Lead in Drinking Water” is to “Childhood Lead Poisoning,” as an “Apple” is to ________
Michigan Health Department Hid Evidence of Health Harm Due to Lead Contaminated Water: Allowed False Public Assurances by MDEQ and Stonewalled Outside Researchers
Commentary: EPA Office of Water weighs in on MDEQ’s illegal actions in Flint, fulfills MDEQ prophecy
US EPA’s Memo on Lead and Copper Rule Requirements for Optimal Corr Control Treatment for Large Drinking Water Systems
Final EPA Report – High Lead at Three Residences in Flint MI
Would you sign this waiver that LeeAnne Walters refused to sign?
Lead-Safe Drinking Water Action Plans Proposed for Michigan and the U.S. in 2005: Derailed by “scientifically indefensible” U.S. Centers for Disease Control Report
Q+A with Mayor Dayne Walling
New Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request documents answer our earlier question: Where is the US EPA?
MDEQ “leaked” FLINTWATERSTUDY FOIAs to…Reporters
Investigation of MDEQ’s new “Corrosion Control” claim reveals more deception and incompetence: Where is the EPA?
COMMENTARY: MDEQ Mistakes and Deception Created the Flint Water Crisis
Data, Talks, Podcasts, LCR Analyses and Presentations
A Sick National Joke: The EPA Lead and Copper Rule Comes (Again) to the U.S. Congress
Water utilities ask for clarification on EPA’s memo to publicly make available all information on Lead Service Lines and other “materials inventory” they (utilities) were required to complete under the LCR
Ohio takes a leadership role (along with Michigan), in closing some important US EPA Lead and Copper Rule gaps
The Flint Water Study team applauds EPA letter affirming that the Lead and Copper Rule should be taken seriously
Results from a lead sampling study in the Detroit Service Area in Jan 2016: A baseline if corrosion control had not been interrupted in Flint
[Video] The Flint Water Study’s talk at Virginia Tech – Jan 28, 2016
Concerns About Lead Sampling Methods That Underestimate Consumer Exposure, Spread Nationally; Dr. Yanna Lambrinidou’s Letter To Philadelphia Residents
[Talk] The Washington DC Lead Crisis (2001-2004): Prelude to Flint 2015 — Dr. Edwards’ talk at Hurley Medical Center
[Complete Dataset] Lead results from Tap Water Sampling in Flint, MI
Northeast Midwest Institute’s Newsletter highlights Ms. Betanzo’s recommendations to the USEPA towards improving the Lead and Copper Rule
Clarifications sought to strengthen the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Working Group’s Recommendations towards Long Term Revisions to the LCR
Dr. Yanna Lambrinidou’s Dissenting Opinion on the Upcoming Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Long-Term Revisions
Dr. Edwards’ presentation to the Technical Advisory Committee on Flint Water
[Podcast] Lead in Drinking Water, Is Flint a Washington DC 2.0 and other tales — A conversation with Dr. Yanna Lambrinidou
Pediatric Lead Exposure Presentation from Hurley Medical Center doctors concerning Flint MI
Flint Town Hall Meeting Presentation and Distribution of lead results across Flint by ward and zip codes
EPA Updates from Lee-Anne Walters
[Mar 04 2016] EPA Update on Flint Testing
[Feb 26 2016] EPA Update on Flint Testing
[Feb 12 2016] EPA Update on Flint Testing
[Feb 5 2016] EPA Update on Flint Testing
[Jan 29, 2016] EPA Update on Flint Testing
Goodwill
Our friends at “WaterYouFightingFor?,” LeeAnne Walters and Melissa Mays win the “Hammer and Chisel Award” for their courage and heroism
Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Announce Pediatric Public Health Initiative for Continued Investment in the Greater Flint Community
Girl Scout Brownies Troop 71729 Works on Flint Water Crisis
CORRECTING THE RECORD: Please direct thanks for this to Andrew Leavitt and Sen. Ananich!
Congressional Hearings, Lawsuits, Petitions, Letters, Press Releases and other announcements
Congressional Hearings on Flint Water Crisis [March 17, 2016]
Congressional Hearings on Flint Water Crisis [March 15 2016]
Congressional Hearings on Flint Water Crisis [February 2016]
Congressional Testimonies of Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, Dr. Yanna Lambrinidou and Ms. Lee-Anne Walters [February 2016]
Institutional Scientific Misconduct at U.S. Public Health Agencies: How Malevolent Government Betrayed Flint, MI
MASSWMI Resolution Statement on the Flint Water Crisis: Meeting the Needs of Students in the School Setting in an Ongoing Public Health Crisis
The courageous morality of Flint’s heroes challenges the corruption and self-serving duplicity of politicos — Dr. Phil Zimbardo
Resolution of the Progressive Democratic Women’s Caucus
Class Action Lawsuit filed against Michigan State, MDEQ and City of Flint Officials
Sen. Minority Leader Jim Ananich’s Letter to EPA HQ and Region 5: EPA Review Needed on Flint, Michigan Water Treatment
Congressman Dan Kildee Calls for Investigation into Flint Water Woes
Groups Petition EPA for Emergency Response to Flint, MI Drinking Water Contamination
Coalition of Clean Water’s demands in light of serious lead in water issues
US EPA to Congressman Kildee: “We are actively working with MDEQ to help the City provide clean and safe water”
MDEQ to Congressman Kildee, Sen. Ananich and State Reps: “City has no unresolved violations of state and federal drinking water standards”
Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich (District 27) and state reps send a letter with “urgent questions” on Flint’s water to MDEQ
Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI 5th District) calls on EPA and MDEQ to answer, among other questions, “Is Flint water safe?”
Response to MDEQ’s Press Release on Lead levels in Flint water
Credit: Siddhartha Roy (Reporters, you are welcome!)