This video report is part of “Flint Unfiltered: Stories from An American Water Crisis,” a project that DCReport has partnered on with the School of Journalism at Northeastern University. Eight of their enterprising students delved into the story of Flint, Michigan, the site of one of the country’s worst public health crises. As part of our mentoring program, we’re amplifying their efforts by sharing the amazing work produced by their students, as well as personal essays from Flint residents and stakeholders. Please visit the project’s website HERE.
Families Are Still Battling Health Issues More Than a Decade After the Water Crisis
Though many people nationwide have largely moved on from what happened during the water crisis that struck Flint, Michigan, in 2014, local families are still suffering from lasting health effects. In an effort to cut costs, the city of Flint switched its water source, which exposed thousands of residents to water that was polluted with lead and other contaminants. Through interviews with several lifelong Flint residents, reporter Alaa Al Ramahi captured the lingering stress and resentment families are feeling from the multiple health problems they believe resulted from drinking the tainted water.
