Which of the following meaningfully contributed to the environmental health crisis in Flint, MI that we discussed in class? Choose all that apply. A switch from lake water to river water A corrosive substance added to the water supply to kill E coli A mechanical failure at a sewage treatment plant A sampling method that threw out samples that would have flagged a mandatory response from health authorities to take action promptly A tendency for authorities to de-prioritize the needs of low-income communities of color
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