"FLINT — President Barack Obama’s assurances Wednesday that Flint’s water is safe to drink from faucet filters was met with skepticism among residents of this predominately African-American city beset by fears of lead lingering in their pipes.

Obama used his visit to the crisis-stricken city of 100,000 residents to promote the use of lead-removing faucet filters in an effort to bring some calm among residents distrustful of government.

'Although I understand the fear and concern that people have, and it is entirely legitimate, what the science tells us at this stage is you should not drink any of the water that is not filtered but if you get the filter and use it properly, that water can be consumed,' Obama said in a speech at Northwestern High School. 'That’s information that I trust and I believe.'"

Chad Livengood, Leonard N. Fleming, and Jacob Carah report for the Detroit News May 5, 2016. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Obama Drinks Flint Water As He Urges Children To Be Tested For Lead" (USA TODAY) [3]

"‘I’ve Got Your Back,’ Obama Tells Flint Residents" (New York Times) [4]

"'I've Got Your Back,' Obama Tells Residents Of Flint, Mich., Amid Water Crisis" (NPR) [5]

"President Obama Tells Flint Residents: 'I've Got Your Back'" (Detroit Free Press) [6]

"Flint Official Cuts Deal In Water Crisis, Agrees To Aid Prosecutors" (Reuters) [7]

"White House Knocks Trump Over Flint Crisis" (The Hill) [8]