Michigan To Pay $97M In Flint Water Crisis Lawsuit Settlement, Replace 18,000 Pipes By 2020
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Channel: Roland S. Martin · 2017 · News & Politics
Michigan and the city of Flint have agreed to a $97 million dollar settlement to mitigate the water crisis they caused in 2014 that contaminated the water supply of its 100,000 residents. In the 97 million dollar settlement, Michigan and the city of Flint have agreed to spend $87 million to replace lead and galvanized steel water lines in 18,000 homes. - $10 million will be set aside for unexpected costs. - The state will continue operating water distribution centers until demand drops - The state will provide free water testing for the next four years. Want more Roland Martin? Watch NewsOne Now every weekday morning starting at 7AM ET on TV One. Follow Roland Martin on the following social media platforms: Facebook: http://bit.ly/2dgI2GO Twitter: http://bit.ly/2dgFOra Instagram: http://bit.ly/2d48Acu For more info about Roland visit http://www.rolandsmartin.com Roland Martin Podcast on iTunes: http://apple.co/2iado2r NewsOne Now Podcast on iTunes: http://apple.co/2abI3f4 NewsOne Now Podcast on Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2iAhm7t
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