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State officials announce that a new analysis of their data shows more children have lead in their blood since the water switch.

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Flint tells its residents it has flunked the Safe Drinking Water Act again because of the disinfectants

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A consultant hired by the city of Flint to investigate the water quality says the water is safe to drink despite the presence of sediment and discoloration

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A boil advisory is issued in parts of the city after water tests positive for E. coli Bacteria

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Snyder, along with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

"Let me be blunt," the governor says in his opening statement. "This was a failure of government at all levels. Local, state and federal officials — we all failed the families of Flint."

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Flint Mayor Karen Weaver declares a state of emergency over the elevated lead levels in the city's water. "I am requesting that all things be done necessary to address this state of emergency declaration, effective immediately

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A study from the local Hurley Medical Center found that 2.1 percent of children age 5 and under had elevated blood lead levels prior to the switch to Flint River water, compared to 4.0 percent after the switch. Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, this information is being shared as part of a public awareness campaign to ensure that everyone takes note that no level of lead is considered safe

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All six are charged with misconduct in office, conspiracy, and willful neglect of duty. Rosenthal is also charged with tampering with evidence, for allegedly requesting water tests that did not show elevated lead.

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A manager at the U.S. Environmental Protection agency tells Michigan officials that the chemistry from the river water means contaminates from pipes ,including lead are leeching into the water system

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The MDEQ dropped two samples from its initial report on lead levels from the city, which put the result within federally mandated levels. Officials said the two samples did not meet federal criteria — because one of the samples had a water filter and another came from a business rather than a home

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EPA Issues Emergency OrderThe EPA issues an emergency order to take action on the Flint water crisis. "EPA has determined that the City of Flint's and the State of Michigan's responses to the drinking water crisis in Flint have been inadequate and that these failures continue,"

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A city test "reveals high lead content in the water of a Flint resident's home." As Michigan Radio reported, the water at Lee Anne Walters' home "turns up with a lead content of 104 parts per billion water is considered hazardous waste at 5,000 ppb.

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Gov. Snyder announces the state will buy water filters and test lead in schools.within a week ,he recommends that Flint go back to using water from Detroit.

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Flint is found to be in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act level of total trihalomethanes, or TTHM, in the water. when chlorine interacts with organic matter in the water some types are possible carcinogens for humans.In response, the state starts buying bottled water for its employees at government offices.

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The crisis exspands to include Legionnaires diesease.Officials reveala spike in cases ,including 10 deaths,after the city started using river water

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Snyder admits in an interview with the National Journal that Flint could be his Hurricane Katrina saying, “It’s a disaster.”

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The city announces that Flints water contains such a high level of trihalomethanes, a disinfectant product.Though it is in the Safe Drinking Water Act,Officials say residents with normal immune systems have nothing to worry about

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The flint general motors plant refuses to use the river water because it is rusting car parts so the city arranges for the company to tap into a different water line .The residents of flint still have to drink the river water

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April 25, 2014- Flint switches to Flint River 

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April 25, 2014- Flint switches to Flint River 

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*Flint begins using the Flint River as its new water source
* "the quality of the water being put out meets all of our drinking water standards, and Flint water is safe to drink."
*city does not provide corrosion-control treatment to prevent lead from leaching into pipes

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* Kurtz signs to purchase water from KWA
* Statements were issued on why Flint rejected Detroit's offer
*Detroit hasn't offered savings over the KWA.

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April 1, 2013- Detroit water blasts Flint's plans 

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April 1, 2013- Detroit water blasts Flint's plans 

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* Detroit Water and Sewage Department responds to Flint's decisions
* Flint's plan won't save money
* "launched the greatest water war in Michigan's history"

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November 29, 2011- Emergency manager for Flint 

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November 29, 2011- Emergency manager for Flint 

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* Flint becomes the fourth city in the state brought under control of an emergency manger
* finances after a review team shows accumulated deficits of $25.7 million.