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9th February 2016
03:46pm GMT

Flint Residents collecting bottled water and testing kits via Getty Images
Terrifyingly, high levels of the chemical have been detected in local children's blood. Lead is linked to a number of problems including learning disabilities, and the possible legal violations are currently being investigated by the FBI.
Her team announced the collaboration in a press release:
'Fans will be given the opportunity to participate in Beyoncé's #BeyGOOD initiative supporting local United Way programs and the continued work surrounding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. United Way of Genesee County has been at the forefront of distributing thousands of filtration pitchers, faucet mount filters, replacement cartridges and truckloads of water to underserved populations to address immediate needs in Flint Michigan.'
She joins other celebrities including Cher, who donated thousands of bottles of water to the struggling town.
Thrilled to share that we have partnered with @cher to provide over 181,000 bottles of water to the people of Flint: https://t.co/k8WnIHTIkC
— Icelandic Glacial (@IcelandicWater) January 16, 2016
GOV.Of MICHIGAN IS A MURDERER?HE Made Decision 2GAVE ppl POISON WATER,&NOW MUST SIGN DISASTER BILL.CHILDREN WILL"NEVER"RECOVER? #JAILFORRICK — Cher (@cher) January 6, 2016Lead Image via Getty
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