Elevated Lead Found in More Flint Kids After Water Switch, Study Finds

"FLINT, MI -- More Flint infants and children are being found with elevated levels of lead in their blood since the city switched to using the Flint River as its water source, according to a new study by a Hurley Medical Center doctor.

The data show that the percentage of Flint infants and children with above average lead levels has nearly doubled citywide, and has nearly tripled among children in "high risk" areas of lead exposure, according to the study.

The research was based on blood samples from more than 1,700 children living in the city, and underscores Flint's struggles with water quality since switching from Lake Huron water in April 2014. Results of the study were delivered to Flint Mayor Dayne Walling and City Administrator Natasha Henderson this week."

Ron Fonger reports for the Flint Journal September 24, 2015.