Using the water in Flint affected the local population in a lot of ways. Some being while it was under construction, the city turned to the Flint River as a water source. Soon after the switch, residents said the water started to look, smell and taste funny. I<span>n 2015 they actually had tests done by the </span>Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<span> and </span>Virginia Tech indicated dangerous levels of lead in the water at residents' homes. Lead consumption can affect the heart, kidneys and nerves.<span>as well as various state and city officials and employees involved in the decision to switch the source of the drinking water and those responsible for monitoring water quality. The range of remedies sought included monetary compensation for lead poisoning and refunds for water bills! Isn't that all so crazy?</span>
