1. Adrella Wilson Independent Investigator
Flint Water Crisis
Adrella Wilson
Independent Investigator

2. 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. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 3.2 Evaluation of response
Poor long range planning
Absence of tactical plan
Nonexistent contingency plan
Untimely and meager responses
False claims
Unethical actions

8. 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

9. 3.4 Possible Recommendations
Clarity of procedures
Stricter guidelines
Timely and meticulous inspections
Transparency of chain of command
Accountability
Implement contingency plans