Adrella Wilson Independent Investigator Flint Water Crisis Adrella Wilson Independent Investigator

Purpose of report This report was requested by the United States Congress The purpose of the report is to make recommendations to the State of Michigan to avoid future compromises of public health My name is Adrella Wilson and I am an independent investigator / trouble shooter appointed by The House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform and former President Barack Obama

3.1 Analysis of problem Mar 2012 : Decision to save money by State Regulators Apr 2013 : Approved by Flint City Council Apr 2014 : Water drawn from the Flint River May 2014 : The first complaint regarding the water Sep 2014 : Contamination discovered Feb 2015 : Lead found in residents home Mar 2015 : Flint City Council votes

3.1 Analysis of problem June 2015 : First law suit filed June 2015 : Flint water as Hazardous Waste Sep 2015 : Lead found in children by doctors Dec 2015 : Flint Mayor declares a State of Emergency Jan 2016 : Federal investigation begins Jan 2016 : Gov. Snyder declares a State of Emergency Feb 2016: Hearings are held

3.1 Analysis of response Sep 2013 : Residents boil their water as pipes are flushed Oct 2014: Gov. Snyder notified of contamination Jan 2015 : Decline return to Detroit Water and Sewage Feb 2015: Lawsuit to stop using water was overturned June 2015 : Another lawsuit deemed baseless Apr 2015 : Absence of corrosion control

3.1 Analysis of response May 2015 : 2 samples dropped from report Sep 2015 : Doctors finding ignored by State Oct 2015 : Gov. Snyder has water tested Nov 2015 : Return to original water source, aid given Dec 2015: Director resigns Jan 2016 : Gov. Snyder declares a State of Emergency

3.2 Evaluation of response Poor long range planning Absence of tactical plan Nonexistent contingency plan Untimely and meager responses False claims Unethical actions

3.3 Possible alternative solutions Immediate testing of all schools, homes and businesses in Flint Notify all residents of water findings Use of water coolers in schools and homes as used in Cutler, California Bottled water distribution, as used in Corpus Christi, Texas Replacement of lead piping with plastic

3.4 Possible Recommendations Clarity of procedures Stricter guidelines Timely and meticulous inspections Transparency of chain of command Accountability Implement contingency plans