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Water Flushing Begins After Thursday's Chemical Leak, The Legislature & The Public Pitch In

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West Virginia American Water begins to the flushing process after Thursday’s chemical spill at Freedom Industries, the West Virginia Legislature takes advantage of a lack of a quorum to help those in need, residents in areas outside those affect also pitch in, and WNYC’s (and former West Virginia Public Broadcasting reporter) Anna Sale asks an important question: What does West Virginia have to do to get your attention?

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