"Flint Estimates 14,000 Lead Water Service Lines Still In The Ground"

"FLINT, MI -- The city estimates 14,000 damaged lead and galvanized water service lines remain buried, about 15 percent more than past projections.

Director of Public Works Robert Bincsik provided the update in a May 16 letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, basing the projection on what crews have uncovered so far in work for the Flint Action and Sustainability Team (FAST) Start project.

City spokeswoman Kristin Moore said she doesn't believe the new estimate will require work to continue beyond next year and said crews are running ahead of schedule with work so far in 2018."

Ron Fonger reports for the Flint Journal May 27, 2018.