What Happened In Flint Doesn't Mean You Should Stop Drinking Tap Water

Lead poisoning the drinking water of Flint is the worst possible disaster. It's a breakdown of urban systems that could've been avoided. It's an instance of smarmy politicians lying to their constituents. It's one of the scariest stories I've had to write about in some time. But it doesn't mean you shouldn't trust the water coming out of your tap.