Secured by senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters. The issue of aging lead pipes drew national attention. Cities in New Jersey, Colorado, Kentucky began replacing their aging pipes. In 2018, Michigan became the first state to require the removal of all lead pipes. And citizens were empowered to hold elected officials accountable for environmental negligence rather than just companies. But all that is, frankly, cold comfort to the people of Flint in their community. (10:38–10:43)
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Asserts that Michigan was the first state to mandate the removal of all lead pipes.
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