Flint Tests System To Boost Chlorine In Drinking Water
FLINT (AP) - A temporary pumping system to increase chlorine levels in Flint's drinking water has been tested.
Utilities chief JoLisa McDay says the test went well Friday. Full operations are expected to start Monday.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had recommended that Flint install a system by Friday.
Flint was under state management when it switched from Detroit's water system in 2014 to the Flint River to save money. The river water was not treated with anti-corrosive chemicals, causing lead to leach from old water lines.
Flint is back on Detroit water. The EPA has said more chlorine is necessary during warm weather.
Mayor Karen Weaver had stressed the city didn't want to create more problems by adding chemicals related to the chlorine boost to the water too quickly without proper guidance.
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