"Water. Turn on the faucet and it's always there. Without it we perish. But how safe is our tap water?"
Using Flint, Michigan, as a case study, a new documentary focuses in on vulnerabilities in water systems across the U.S. Lead began seeping into the drinking water when the city switched its supply in 2014, causing a massive public health crisis.
Scientists explore the biology of lead poisoning, the chemistry of water, and the potential health consequences of drinking from a tainted water supply, to understand what went wrong in Flint and what it means for the rest of the country.
Guests:
- Llewellyn Smith, producer, writer and director of NOVA's "Poisoned Water"
- LeeAnne Walters, Flint resident, mother, water activist and citizen scientist
"Poisoned Water" airs tonight at 8 p.m. on PBS. View your local listing here.
