The state of Michigan has announced its willingness to step in and manage property repairs at 1,900 homes in Flint where water pipes have been inspected or replaced, but the grounds are still in disarray. This decision comes after the city of Flint was found in civil contempt for missing deadlines to complete the necessary work, stemming from the water crisis that began in 2014.
Since the water switch in 2014 led to lead contamination in the city's water system, efforts have been made to replace lead or galvanized steel pipes. Out of the 30,000 water lines that were excavated and inspected, approximately 10,000 to 11,000 pipes have been replaced as part of a settlement between Flint and residents.
