The Ethical & Unethical Issues that Contributed By: Whitney S. Boozer The Flint Water Crisis The Ethical & Unethical Issues that Contributed By: Whitney S. Boozer
Flint, MI Population: approximately 98,310 people Rate Below Poverty Line: about 41.2% Average Household Income: $24,862 Location: 70mi N of Detroit, MI
Contaminated Water Lead Trihalomethanes Discoloration Foul odor
Ethical Issues Lack of decision-making Compliance and government issues Loss of trust between residents and government officials
Unethical Issues Racism felt towards residents Environmental Discrimination Deception
Health Issues Lead poisoning found in children Bacterial Infections Legionnaires Disease
Who’s Fault Governor Rick Snyder The Department of Quality The Department of Health & Human Services
Actions Emergency declaration Government funding Charitable donations Private funding Environmental reconstructing Converted back to old water system
End Results Attorney General Ambrose & Darnell Earley charged with felonies Switch back to Detroit water system Lifetime movie based upon crisis
Conclusion Today, the residents of Flint, MI are still without clean water.