The state is starting to distribute free water filters to Flint residents confronting increased blood lead levels in children after a change in the city's water source.
The filters will be available beginning Tuesday through a partnership between the Michigan Department of Health Human Services and the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department.
Residents on public assistance and others are encouraged to bring their ID and water bill to one of four local offices.
About 5,500 filters have already been distributed through private donations.
Shifting its position, the state last week confirmed elevated blood lead levels in Flint consistent with what local doctors found in a study and pledged at least $1 million in funding. The percentage of kids with above-average lead levels tripled in two ZIP codes.