Question

Which of the following occurred because of Flint's water crisis? Select the three correct answers.

1. Dozens of people contracted a form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease.
2. The number of children with lead poisoning doubled.
3. City and state officials immediately alerted residents of widespread danger.
4. Rates of cancer skyrocketed among adults in Flint.
5. General Motors stopped using Flint's water due to corrosion of their machinery.

Answer 1

The Flint water crisis resulted in a form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease, an increase in lead poisoning among children, and General Motors switching their water source.

Step-by-step explanation:

The three correct answers are:

1. Dozens of people contracted a form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease. This disease is caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila and can be transmitted through contaminated water sources, such as the water supply in Flint.
2. The number of children with lead poisoning doubled. The Flint water crisis resulted in elevated levels of lead in the water supply, which posed a significant health risk to children who were exposed to the contaminated water.
3. General Motors stopped using Flint's water due to corrosion of their machinery. The corrosive nature of the water caused damage to the machinery, leading the company to switch to an alternative water source.

Answer 2

As a result of the Flint water crisis, instances of Legionnaires' disease increased, the number of children suffering from lead poisoning doubled, and General Motors ceased using the local water supply to avoid machinery corrosion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Flint water crisis led to several detrimental health outcomes for the residents. Three outcomes that occurred because of the crisis are:

1. Dozens of people contracted a form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease. This was a direct result of the water being contaminated, as the Flint River water contained harmful bacteria.
2. The number of children with lead poisoning doubled due to the leaching of lead from the old pipes, which was exacerbated by the corrosive water from the Flint River. Lead has devastating effects on health, particularly in children.
3. General Motors stopped using Flint's water due to the danger of corrosion on their machinery. This is indicative of the broader understanding of the corrosive nature of the water that unfortunately took longer to be addressed among the population for drinking purposes.

Two other statements regarding the immediate alert by city and state officials and the rates of cancer skyrocketing among adults in Flint are not directly supported by available information and thus are not listed as outcomes of the Flint water crisis.