During a legislative hearing last week, Flint water treatment plant official Mike Glasgow testified he had reservations about the city’s water source switch to the Flint River. He stated he had wanted to double his staff and run the plant on a test basis for six months, but the state-appointed emergency manager denied those requests.At the time, Glasgow was the lab supervisor. He has since become the city utilities administrator.The city has been the source of national attention after residents experienced lead poisoning when the city switched to the more acidic Flint River. That water leached lead from pipes into
News Briefs: Flint Water Official Says He Raised Red Flag
In this week's water and wastewater news, a Flint water official testifies, Ohio seeks to reduce notification time for lead contamination and Idaho asks water utilities to review lead policies and paperwork.
Apr 06, 2016
| by Jennifer West |














