The water quality in Flint deteriorated during the crisis due to the decision made by city officials to switch the city's water source from the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department to the Flint River in April 2014. This decision led to the corrosion of aging lead pipes, resulting in lead leaching into the water supply. Additionally, inadequate water treatment and monitoring allowed bacteria such as E. coli to thrive in the water, leading to outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease. These factors combined to create a public health emergency in Flint, with residents experiencing health issues related to lead exposure and contaminated water.
Correct answer is:12 people died from Legionella in Flint. I almost put Lead..
I apologize for the oversight in my previous response. Yes, during the Flint water crisis, there were indeed 12 deaths attributed to Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by inhaling water mist contaminated with Legionella bacteria. This outbreak was linked to the untreated water from the Flint River. Thank you for pointing out the correction.
