The Effects of the Flint River Water on Children's Blood Lead Levels

The percentage of infants and children with above average lead levels had nearly doubled in a year. In high-risk areas, that percentage had tripled. Professor Mark Edwards refused to go away. He challenged the state to repeat his test and see for themselves,. But they declined. So instead, Professor Edwards traveled to Flint and visited the fourth-grade classroom where the students were able to replicate his results in five days.