Water contamination

"When I was traveling throughout the South, I visited 11 cities. Every single city had water problems, had a water boil notice within the last year, or had reported having brown water trickling through their faucets," said reporter Adam Mahoney.

Flushing toilets while buildings are empty is essential to safeguard plumbing systems from harmful bacteria.

Corporate infighting in an environmental liability suit has residents of a New Jersey township worried if their soil and water will be cleaned up.

A Reuters investigation found thousands of areas with higher lead levels.

Flint's public schools already faced a $10 million budget deficit before the lead crisis.