EcoloBlue: EcoloBlue Proposes Big Solution For Flint: Atmospheric Water Generators

On April 25, 2014, Flint, Michigan, began using the Flint River as its primary water source. After the Flint River water was deemed unsafe, the city made the switch back to the Detroit Water System on October 8, 2015. However, the pipes became so corroded from the Flint River water that the system is now incapable of providing clean and safe water to the residents of Flint.Two years later, Flint residents still don't have access to chemical free drinkable and batheable water. There are devastating short- and long-term ramifications to the residents of Flint.Latest DevelopmentOn Thursday, president and CEO of Ecoloblue Water and Energy Henri-James Tieleman came to Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Flint proposing a possible solution: atmospheric water generators (AWG).Flint native and Michigan State Representative Phil Phelps for the 49th House District, which includes part of the city of Flint, and Flint and Mount Morris townships, helped introduce this new plan.Accompanying Phelps from the Capitol was Michigan State Representative Henry Yanez for the 25th District, who says they're going to do the best they can to make sure Flint starts moving toward a healthier and more sustainable community."This is something that's long overdue and I'm glad Ecoloblue is here. I am going to do whatever I can as a legislator so the residents of Flint can get fresh healthy water and fresh healthy food," Rep. Yanez told Benzinga.Yanez said the time for talk never ends, but there is a time when you have to act.Daunting TasksA Flint resident in attendance at the meeting was Anitriss Smith, who has lived in Flint her whole life. Smith says bathing her three children has become a daunting task and she has to use ...Full story available on Benzinga.com