LANSING, Mich. (WNEM/CNN) — Governor Rick Snyder declared that he was ending bottled water services for the people of Flint after the city’s water quality tested below or at action levels of the Lead and Copper Rule for nearly two years.
In a press release from the Governor’s office, it said the preliminary data for the first half of the current 6-month monitoring period shows that 90 percent of the high-risk samples are at or below 4 parts per billion (PPB).
“I have said all along that ensuring the quality of the water in Flint and helping the people and the city move forward were a top priority for me and my team.
The Governor’s office said taxpayers have provided more than $350 million to Flint, with an additional $100 million from the federal government.
People lined up at the distribution centers on Friday for bottled water, because once the bottles run out, that’s it.
The state said the water in Flint homes is safe to drink, but a lot of residents don’t trust it.
"That’s why I come get water.
Congressman Dan Kildee issued this statement: "The state should provide Flint families with bottled water until all of the lead service lines have been replaced.
Flint families rightfully still do not trust state government, who created this crisis and lied to our community about the safety of the water.
Continuing to provide bottled water service until all of the lead pipes are replaced will give peace of mind to residents and help restore Flint’s trust in government.