Indeed, the lead came from the pipes, but - the river water was such that by the time it got to people's faucets, it became polluted. So, you've split a valid hair.

> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flint_water_crisis#Criminal_pr...

So, the city manager hasn't been charged; the prosecutor quashed the prosecutorial team's suggestions of serious RICO charges in favor of minor ones; Snyder is charged with "neglect of duty"; etc.

I also wonder whether Governor Whitmer may not have some responsibility for inaction during her time in office, although I don't know nearly enough US law to make stronger claims here except her failing her public, moral responsibility IMHO.