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Flint, MI

Genesee CountyPop. 81,252Source: Flint River / Lake Huron
F92/100

Contamination score

#14 most contaminated of 30,542 cities — dirtier than 0% of the U.S.

Flint's water crisis began in 2014 after a switch in water source led to widespread lead contamination.

⚠️11 health-based violations on record. 2 pollution sources mapped near this water supply.

Illnesses & conditions reported for Flint's water

  • Cancer (potential cluster — bladder cancer and other types) · 2022
  • Lead exposure in children · 2016
  • Legionnaires' disease · 2015

Community- and record-sourced reports; may be unverified and not a substitute for medical advice.

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Water sources
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Violations
2
Pollution sources
3
Self-reported
5
Lawsuits

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Reported illness & cancer claims3

  • Cancer (potential cluster — bladder cancer and other types)

    Under Investigationtrihalomethanes

    In November 2022, more than two dozen cancer researchers from across the United States met in Flint with community organizers and public health leaders to launch the Flint Community Cancer Consortium, aimed at determining whether the water crisis impacted cancer rates or severity. The TTHM-bladder cancer link is a central focus. Lead exposure and trihalomethane exposure from the water source switch are both under investigation.

    Reported 2022 · 4 years ago

  • Lead exposure in children

    9,000 affectedIn litigationLead

    Thousands of children were potentially exposed to elevated lead levels.

    Reported 2016 · 10 years ago

  • Legionnaires' disease

    90 affectedIn litigationWater system

    An outbreak during the crisis period was linked to the water system.

    Reported 2015 · 11 years ago

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Pollution sources & reported claims near your water

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Public water systems

GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

PWSID:
MI0002615
Source:
Surface water
Serves:
73,726 people

Flint, City Of

PWSID:
MI0002310
Source:
Surface water
Serves:
81,252 people

BEECHER METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

PWSID:
MI0000540
Source:
Ground water
Serves:
9,400 people

EPA & DEP violations

GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

PWSID MI00026154 violations
  • Monitoring violation — GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 222 (code 27) at GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM (PWSID MI0002615).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began May 1, 2022 · 4 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 207 (code 27) at GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM (PWSID MI0002615).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began May 1, 2019 · 7 years ago · Source ↗

  • Treatment technique violation — GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 200 (code 59) at GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM (PWSID MI0002615).

    EPA SDWIS · Treatment technique violation · Began Jan 1, 2018 · 8 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 199 (code 66) at GENESEE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM (PWSID MI0002615).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Dec 30, 2014 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

Flint, City Of

PWSID MI000231017 violations
  • LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS — TT violation

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TT violation (Resolved).

    EPA SDWIS · TT · Began Oct 17, 2024 · 1 year ago · Source ↗

  • Treatment technique violation — FLINT, CITY OF

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 227 (code 2E) at FLINT, CITY OF (PWSID MI0002310).

    EPA SDWIS · Treatment technique violation · Began Oct 17, 2024 · 1 year ago · Source ↗

  • Lead and Copper Rule — MR violation

    medium severityResolved

    Lead and Copper Rule MR violation (Resolved).

    EPA SDWIS · MR · Began Jul 1, 2020 · 6 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — FLINT, CITY OF

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 220 (code 52) at FLINT, CITY OF (PWSID MI0002310).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jul 1, 2020 · 6 years ago · Source ↗

  • Lead and Copper Rule — MR violation

    medium severityResolved

    Lead and Copper Rule MR violation (Resolved).

    EPA SDWIS · MR · Began Jan 1, 2020 · 6 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — FLINT, CITY OF

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 219 (code 52) at FLINT, CITY OF (PWSID MI0002310).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jan 1, 2020 · 6 years ago · Source ↗

  • Lead and Copper Rule — MR violation

    medium severityResolved

    Lead and Copper Rule MR violation (Resolved).

    EPA SDWIS · MR · Began Jul 11, 2019 · 7 years ago · Source ↗

  • Monitoring violation — FLINT, CITY OF

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 217 (code 52) at FLINT, CITY OF (PWSID MI0002310).

    EPA SDWIS · Monitoring violation · Began Jul 11, 2019 · 7 years ago · Source ↗

  • TTHM — MCL violation

    high severityHealth-basedArchived

    TTHM MCL violation (Archived).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL · Began Apr 1, 2015 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • Lead Action Level Exceedance

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    Lead levels exceeded the federal action level of 15 ppb.

    EPA · MCL exceedance · Began Jan 1, 2015 · 11 years ago

  • TTHM — MCL violation

    high severityHealth-basedArchived

    TTHM MCL violation (Archived).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL · Began Jan 1, 2015 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • TTHM — MCL violation

    high severityHealth-basedArchived

    TTHM MCL violation (Archived).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL · Began Oct 1, 2014 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • Coliform (TCR) — MCL violation

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    Coliform (TCR) MCL violation (Resolved).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL · Began Sep 1, 2014 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • Coliform (TCR) — MCL violation

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    Coliform (TCR) MCL violation (Resolved).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL · Began Aug 1, 2014 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • Coliform (TCR) — MCL violation

    high severityHealth-basedResolved

    Coliform (TCR) MCL violation (Resolved).

    EPA SDWIS · MCL · Began Aug 1, 2014 · 11 years ago · Source ↗

  • Other violation — FLINT, CITY OF

    low severityResolved

    EPA SDWIS violation 205 (code 71) at FLINT, CITY OF (PWSID MI0002310).

    EPA SDWIS · Other violation · Began Jul 1, 2005 · 21 years ago · Source ↗

  • Violation — Violation violation

    medium severity

    Contaminant Violation violation.

    EPA SDWIS · Violation · Began · Source ↗

City-wide

2 violations
  • Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) — Safe Drinking Water Act Notice

    high severityHealth-basedViolation Issued

    In December 2024, Michigan's Department of Environmental Quality issued a notice to the City of Flint citing total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1976. TTHMs are disinfection byproducts arising from water chlorination and are suspected carcinogens, specifically linked to bladder cancer. This is a distinct violation from the 2015 lead action level exceedance.

    Michigan Department of Environmental Quality · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance · Began Dec 1, 2024 · 1 year ago · Source ↗

  • City of Flint Held in Contempt of Court — Pipe Replacement Deadline Failures

    high severityContempt Order Issued

    In March 2024, the City of Flint was held in contempt of court for failing to meet court-ordered deadlines regarding replacement of water lines and subsequent repair of property damage to sidewalks, curbs, and driveways caused by the work. An Order Granting in Part Plaintiffs' Motion for Contempt was issued March 12, 2024.

    Court (Contempt Order) · Court Order Non-Compliance · Began Mar 12, 2024 · 2 years ago · Source ↗

Water-related lawsuits

  • In re Flint Water Cases

    SettledLead

    Consolidated litigation over lead-contaminated drinking water; $626M settlement reached in 2021.

    Flint residents v. State of Michigan, City of Flint · E.D. Michigan · Filed Jan 1, 2016 · 10 years ago · $626,000,000 settlement

  • Burgess v. EPA

    Ongoinglead

    A civil action filed by Flint residents against the U.S. EPA under the Federal Tort Claims Act, seeking damages from the federal government for its role in the Flint water crisis. This is a separate action from the In re Flint Water Cases class action and targets the EPA directly.

    Flint Residents v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · U.S. Federal Court (Civil Action No. 5:16-cv-10444-JEL-MKM) · Filed Jan 1, 2016 · 10 years ago

  • Flint Water Crisis Litigation — Veolia North America Settlement

    Settled — Final Approval Grantedlead

    A federal judge finalized a $53 million settlement with Veolia North America, a former Flint water consultant, resolving claims brought by Flint residents related to the water crisis.

    Flint Residents v. Veolia North America · U.S. Federal Court (Michigan) · Filed · $53,000,000 settlement

  • Flint Water Crisis Litigation — Lockwood, Andrews & Newman (LAN) $25M Class Settlement

    Settled — Final Approval Grantedlead

    A Michigan federal judge gave final approval to a $25 million settlement ending claims from a class of Flint adults and businesses against LAN for failing to properly alert officials about the dangers of the city's water. LAN also announced a separate confidential settlement in July 2023 and settled with four plaintiffs in 2022 after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

    Flint Residents (Class) v. Lockwood, Andrews & Newman (LAN) · U.S. Federal Court (Michigan) · Filed · $25,000,000 settlement

  • Flint Water Crisis — $626.25 Million State and City Settlement

    Settled — Formally Approvedleadtrihalomethanes

    Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced in March 2023 that a settlement totaling approximately $626.25 million had been formally approved. The state was ordered to pay $600 million, the City of Flint $20 million, with McLaren Regional Medical Center also included as a defendant.

    Flint Residents v. State of Michigan; City of Flint; McLaren Regional Medical Center · Michigan Court · Filed · $626,250,000 settlement

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