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What caused the change in water quality in Flint, Michigan? ( 1 point) The city was taken off the Detroit water system to save money. The Flint River became contaminated which caused lead to get into the water. City officiats decided to stop fully treating the water to save money. City officials ignored the Clean Water Act and allowed wastewater to be dumped into the river.

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The change in water quality in Flint, Michigan, was caused by city officials deciding to stop fully treating the water to save money. This decision led to the water becoming contaminated, which in turn caused lead to get into the water. The other options provided are either incorrect or not the primary cause of the change in water quality.