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Fact Sheets for Flint Residents

EPA fact sheets for Flint residents.

EPA fact sheets in Spanish

  • Properly Used Filters Protect Flint Residents from Lead in Water (pdf) (139.73 KB, August 1, 2016)
  • Updates on Flint Water Safety & Steps You Can Take (pdf) (112.73 KB, October 2016)

Fact sheet in English and Spanish with steps for Flint residents to follow in order to flush their pipes.

  • Run to Restore: Flushing Pipes to Aid in Flint Water System Recovery (pdf) (111.37 KB, April 16, 2016)
  • Corran el agua para restaurar: Enjuague las tuberias de agua para ayudar en la restauracion del sistema de agua de Flint (pdf) (162.69 KB, April 16, 2016)

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Last updated on October 24, 2024
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