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Flint Mayor: 'Politics And Profit' Perpetuated Lead-Tainted Water Crisis
2016-01-22 00:41:11| Automakers - Topix.net
High lead levels in Flint, Michigan's, water have prompted President Obama to declare a state of emergency in the city, as criticism mounts over the slow response to the crisis. "The people weren't put first, the health of the people was not put before profit and money," Flint Mayor Karen Weaver says in an interview with Ari Shapiro on All Things Considered .
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Water advisory issued for Sand Creek area in Oktibbeha County
2016-01-21 20:47:12| Waste Management - Topix.net
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued a water contact advisory for a portion of Sand Creek in Oktibbeha County after a line blockage released 15,000 gallons of wastewater into the area. The advisory extends from the headwaters of the unnamed tributary that flows south of Highway 182 to the North Farm, on to the confluence with Sand Creek northeast of the Starkville Ford-Lincoln car dealership, then southeast past Highland Plantation, until the confluence with the northern tributary of Sand Creek south of East Starkville Church and Greenland Road, a MDEQ release states.
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Troubleshooting Water Pressure & Flow Issues
2016-01-21 18:01:02| PortlandOnline
Learn how to troubleshoot the most common water pressure issues.
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Township takes actions on water quality
2016-01-21 08:21:05| Waste Management - Topix.net
After an Independence Township family found their well contaminated by petroleum, officials are beginning to take local action. "We are implementing more oversight locally rather than relying on state or county officials," said township Supervisor Pat Kittle.
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Obama visits Michigan amid Flint water scandal, Detroit school crisis
2016-01-21 01:11:23| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
President Barack Obama visited Detroit on Wednesday to highlight a resurgence in the auto industry, but various crises confronting Michigan -- including poisoned water in Flint and school funding woes in Detroit -- also occupied some of his itinerary. Speaking at a joint General Motors-United Auto Workers facility, Obama opened his speech decrying the water contamination calamity, which has spurred accusations of government negligence and cover-ups.
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