From Pittsburgh to Flint, the Dire Consequences of Privatizing Ailing Public Water Systems

THE LEAD CRISES in Flint and Pittsburgh have many unfortunate parallels. Residents of both cities unknowingly drank water with high levels of the potent neurotoxin, which has long-term health consequences. The rise in lead levels was preceded in both cases by a miscalculation related to chemicals used to control corrosion in water pipes. And in both places, officials have faced criticism for their inaction and failure to alert the public. The two lead crises have another important thing in common: a private water company named Veolia. Subscribe to our channel: https://interc.pt/subscribe Visit our site: www.theintercept.com

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