"WASHINGTON -- The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality repeatedly gave assurances that water from the Flint River was safe, when in reality it had dangerous levels of lead, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says.

Snyder tells Congress he didn't learn that Flint's water was contaminated until Oct. 1, 2015 - nearly 18 months after the city began drawing its water from the Flint River in April 2014 to save money.

Snyder said he took immediate action, reconnecting the city with Detroit's water supply and distributing water filters and testing residents - especially children - for elevated lead levels."

CBS News/AP had the story March 17, 2016. [2]The House Oversight Committee will hear testimony from Mich. Gov Rick Snyder and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy Thursday, March 17, at 9 am ET. The hearing will be cablecast/livestreamed via CSPAN3.

SEE ALSO:

"Who's At Fault In Flint Water Crisis? Rick Snyder, EPA's McCarthy Clash" (Detroit Free Press) [3]

"Snyder Testimony: Michigan Environmental Agency Misled Him On Flint Water" (AP) [4]

"Flint Water Crisis Testimony Today Will Put Gov. Snyder In National Spotlight" (Flint Journal) [5]

Full text: Gov. Snyder's Written Testimony On Flint Water Crisis To Congress (Flint Journal) [5]