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Flint Water Crisis

Kate McAlpineAugust 11, 2017

Affordable lead sensor for home, city water lines

EXPERTS: A new electronic lead sensor, potentially costing around $20, could keep an eye on home and city water quality, alerting residents and officials to the presence of lead within nine days. The University of Michigan researchers are seeking partners to bring the technology to market. The Flint water crisis showed the nation that old […]

Nicole Casal MooreJuly 28, 2017

‘Missing lead’ in Flint water pipes confirms cause of crisis

The findings show how important uninterrupted corrosion control is in the aging water systems that serve millions of Americans.

Nicole Casal MooreMay 9, 2017

Steps for Flint residents to reduce bacteria in filtered water

While filters reduce lead, they can harbor bacteria.

Nicole Casal MooreOctober 10, 2016

Universities collaborate to examine Flint water filters

Researchers from the University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Michigan State University are conducting studies that are expected to provide additional guidance about the use of filters in Flint.

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