NOVAPoisoned Water Season 44 Episode 10 | 54m 7s In this special report, NOVA investigates what happened in Flint, Michigan when local officials changed the city’s water source to save money, but overlooked a critical treatment process. As the water pipes corroded, lead leached into the system, exposing the community—including thousands of children—to dangerous levels of poison. NOVA uncovers the science behind this manmade disaster. Aired: 05/10/17 Expires: 05/30/20 Rating: NR Closed CaptioningVideo has closed captioning.Buy Now:AppleBuy on iTunes AmazonBuy on AmazoncheckmarkAdd to WatchlistWatch PreviewProblems Playing Video?Report a ProblemClosed CaptioningShare:Share this video on FacebookFacebookShare this video on TwitterTwitterShare this video on Google PlusGoogleShare this video via EmailE-mailEmbedEmbed Code for this videoEmbed CodeNOVAPoisoned WaterSeason 44 Episode 10Width in pixels px Height in pixels px Copied to your clipboardLabelCopy to ClipboardClick to copy embed code for videoCloseCloseReport a ProblemBefore you submit an error, please consult our Troubleshooting Guide.Type of ErrorVideo doesn't loadVideo loads, but doesn't playVideo jumps back/forwardOnly audio is streamingSponsorship playback errorOtherPlease add more detailsCancelSubmit ReportYour report has been successfully submitted. Thank you for helping us improve PBS Video.CloseCloseClose Learn More Down Macro Microplastic Problem Fibers from our clothes are choking freshwater bodies with microplastic pollution. Uncovering Flint's Lead Crisis Research uncovered a vast public health crisis in Flint, Michigan. Purifying the Dirtiest Waters Forward osmosis technology can clean the world’s most toxic waters.Episode Links NOVA's "Poisoned Water" Homepage Email Newsletter Shop NOVA
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