WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — According to the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the White House said "this legislation impedes administration efforts to both enhance resilience and increase public-private collaboration and private investment in environmental restoration."
The OMB criticized the Water Resources Development Act proposed by the Republican-controlled US Congress for establishing what it called a "confusing and duplicative" bank program to fund new water projects.
Also, "the administration believes that the Congress should quickly pass targeted funding to support Flint, Michigan, whether in the Water Resources Development Act or another vehicle," the statement added.
Authorities switched the city’s water source to the Flint River for 18 months, attempting to save money while a new pipeline was being constructed. The river water was not treated for its corrosion content, and lead leaching from outdated fixtures and pipes seeped into the water supply.
Children in the area were found to have elevated levels of lead and other toxins in their bodies.
