Over the years, lead poisoning has become a major problem in the United States. The worst thing about the lead poisoning epidemic is that it has gotten worse over the years. The epidemic was accompanied by many harmful and fatal effects. Lead poisoning is a serious problem that should not be taken lightly. Even a small pinch could be detrimental. It could even end someone's life. Pipe repairs, poor health and costly repairs are all consequences of the lead poisoning epidemic. Although lead poisoning is now being called for action, according to MotherJones, it has been affecting the Children of Flint in one way or another for at least 80 years (Markowitz, Rosner). . It all started in the 1920s, when lead became a gasoline additive. The first real epidemic of lead poisoning identified dates back to the 1930s and is believed to have come from paint used in old homes that may have contained lead. This played an important role in children's exposure. As it was distributed from the exhaust pipes of many cars and trucks, it penetrated the ground where children played and was tracked to places where children spent most of their time. Another way lead was introduced into the world was in the form of a white powder mixed with linseed oil and used in paints that covered the walls of homes, hospitals, schools and any other type building until 1978. Even though the known harmful effects were discovered long ago, children's wooden toys, cribs and window sills contained lead-contaminated paint, it was only this year that it was banned in domestic paints. The major issue in this crisis would be the decision to switch from the Detroit water system and receive water from the Flint River, which ...... middle of paper ...... brought water for so that their children can swim. For example, says that little Stephanie played outside all day in the dirt and in the playhouse. She is exhausted and is ready to take a bath, but since they are in an area contaminated with lead water, her parents have to boil the water first instead of fetching it from her mouth. 'fire. Little Stephanie will always be in danger because once lead comes into contact with boiling water, its concentration increases. Until the water crisis is resolved, many innocent people will continue to suffer from health problems, costly repairs and time-consuming rebuilding. It is disappointing to know that young children will not have access to fresh water. It is unconstitutional that many people do not have the same opportunity to have fresh water. This problem is quickly getting out of control and needs to be resolved immediately..