Operational under 50 years. What happened, what needed to happen for that to be successful and what did not happen in the wake of making that switch to the flint river . Hi a lot of upgrades that needed to happen at the plant. Tens of millions of dollars. The plant had not been operational in this way in nearly half a century. A lot of upgrades to systems that needed to be done. There was staff that needed to be adequately trained. Before they actually made the switch, there was not enough. They did not have the adequate training necessary. They could not fathom that they were going to make them turn on the plant in such a short time. One of the workers at the plant, or his his sister, what was he saying at the time before the switch by the government officials . We spoke with matt mcfarland. He had worked at the plant for about 20 years before this happened. Loved his job. Very passionate about it. In the lead up to the switch, matt was responsible for doing a lot. Some of what he was
Director of cbs 2 frontlines deadly water. Heres about the new documentary. Remind viewers of when and why this letter became contaminated. 72014, the city of france decided to join a new line. A new Water Pipeline that would, well water from lake aaron to other surrounding counties and cities. In the interim before this pipeline was constructed, state officials who were in charge of the finances in the city at the time, decided to switch the city of lent onto the flint river and turn on the flatwater plant which we see in the film has been barely operational about 50 years. What happened and what need it to happen for that to be successful and what didnt happen in the wake ofid taking e switchth to the foot river. There are a lot of upgrades that need it to happen at the plant. About tens of millions of dollars of upgrades. The plant hasnt been operational in this way and nearly half a century. So there are a lot of upgrades in the system that need it to be sydone. There was equipment
Emergency management. Confirmation votes on two of the nominees are expected at 11 a. M. Eastern today. And now through live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Almighty god, who is given our lawmakers diversities of talents by the same spirit, use us for your glory. Lord, protect our nation from evil, prevent the weapons formed against america from prospering, for you remain our refuge and fortress. Continue to be the strength of our lives as we remember the many times you have preserved us in the past. Lord, open our eyes to the unfolding of your providence. Open our minds to your truth. Open our lips to speak your wisdom. We pray in your holy name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for
Greetings everyone, we are watching symone. We are getting into the new information about the possible evidence that some of the witnesses of the grand jury in Fulton County georgia could be hearing, as soon as tomorrow. When d a fani willis is expected to present her, case against donald trump in his alleged interference in the 2020 election. And, Emergency Efforts are underway in hawaii. Theyre going to provide residents with food, they are trying to get folks what, or even medicine. And some are still looking for loved ones, after what is now the deadliest wildfire in u. S. History. Plus, arrests made in connection with a brawl in montgomery alabama, the video exploded on social media. Our Culture Critics are going to weigh in on why this confrontation is getting so much attention. Simone sanders towns in, and i have something to say. All eyes on georgia, and the next to the job for donald trump. We have been talk about the potential 4th indictment of the former president. And now,
On kron. 4 news at 5. Im grant lotus and vicki liviakis. Health officials are investigating 2 recent deaths from legionnaires disease. Potentially linked to a richmond spa that was operating without a Health Permit. Kron fours rob nesbitt joining us live now in studio with more on how one Contra Costa County supervisors calling for a wider investigation. This is deeply troubling. It is the spas close and more could be closing in the coming months. The zhen zhen day spa. And richmond closed after 2 people died from legionnaires disease. Both victims had visited the spa just days before they started showing symptoms. The concern now is who else visited the spa . Chains in a closed sign. Let those walking up to his end. A spot know the state of the richmond business as the Contra Costa County Health Department investigates 2 deaths caused by legionnaires disease. One person died thursday night and the other friday morning. This facility. It was operating without a Health Permit from the c