water contamination

Imagine how strong certain chemicals must be to snuff out a burning oil spill, or a jet engine. Or resist the heat encountered by non-stick pots and pans. Or repel water, oil and stains from clothing, carpets, furniture. And not wash out.

Imagine if these chemicals got into your body.

Most Americans have heard of Flint, Michigan, and its ongoing lead water contamination disaster. But the small 2.1-square-mile neighborhood of Watts, located in South Central Los Angeles, might be the latest iteration in a countrywide infrastructure crisis that is primarily affecting minorities and poverty-stricken communities.