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DC Water Crisis
- In 2003, D.C. homeowners found leaky pipes, prompting an investigation by Dr. Marc Edwards.
- He discovered extremely high lead levels, exceeding acceptable limits by over 80 times, yet authorities initially downplayed the issue.
Falsified CDC Report
- The CDC falsified a report downplaying the effects of lead exposure in D.C.
- This eroded public trust in government agencies, especially concerning environmental and public health issues.
Flint Water Switch
- Flint switched water sources in 2014 to save money, but the Flint River water was corrosive and contaminated with lead.
- Despite residents' complaints about the water quality, officials repeatedly assured them it was safe.