Now it was my turn. As soon as the news conference ended, his ugly statements began popping up online—not just in the local outlets but, by the next day, in state and national media. My conclusions weren’t just “irresponsible,” Wurfel said, dripping with condescension. “I would call them unfortunate….Flint’s drinking water is safe in that it’s meeting state and federal standards.” I was an unfortunate researcher.
