Energy and Environment

EPA says Flint water safe for drinking, as long as it’s filtered

By Kyle Feldscher
Published June 23, 2016 5:36pm ET
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EPA says Flint water safe for drinking, as long as it’s filtered
Nearly all samples showed lead levels of less than 1 part per billion, well below the danger level. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) | Paul Sancya

Residents of the Michigan city who haven’t been able to drink their lead-contaminated water for more than year are now able to drink up, as long as they use a filter, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday.

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