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Mike Glasgow
Former Water Quality Supervisor, City of Flint
Flint water plant supervisor during the crisis
Overview
Michael Glasgow served as the Laboratory and Water Quality Supervisor at the Flint Water Treatment Plant during the water crisis. He raised internal concerns about the plant's readiness to treat Flint River water but was overruled by state officials. Glasgow later testified that he did not believe the plant was ready for the switch and that MDEQ officials assured him corrosion control was not needed.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
INTERNAL WARNINGS: Glasgow emailed supervisors before the switch expressing concerns that the Flint plant was not ready to treat river water. He was overruled by state emergency managers and MDEQ officials.
MANIPULATED TESTING: Glasgow was charged with tampering with evidence for allegedly altering lead and copper testing reports to make water appear safer than it was. He pleaded no contest.
COOPERATION WITH INVESTIGATORS: Glasgow cooperated with investigators and testified about the failures that led to the crisis, providing crucial insider information about how state officials pressured city employees.
UNDERSTAFFED PLANT: Glasgow testified that the Flint water plant was severely understaffed and lacked the technical expertise to properly treat the corrosive Flint River water.
Related Investigations (1)
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
CNN: Flint Water Plant Supervisor Warned About Switch (2016)
Michigan Radio: Glasgow Testimony in Flint Water Cases (2017)
Detroit Free Press: Flint Officials Charged in Water Crisis (2016)
Personal Information
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Key Timeline
2014-04
Expressed concerns about Flint plant readiness before river water switch
2014-05
Overruled by state officials; Flint begins using Flint River water
2016-04-20
Charged with willful neglect of duty and tampering with evidence
2016-11
Pleaded no contest to amended misdemeanor charge; cooperated with investigation