An 11-year-old saw Flint’s water crisis on the news and built a device to test drinking water for lead
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 20, 2026, 16:03 (IST)
A young inventor, Gitanjali Rao, created a lead-detecting device inspired by the Flint water crisis. Her innovation, born from a school project, addresses the hidden danger of lead in tap water, which poses significant health risks, especially to children. This practical solution makes water safety testing accessible, highlighting the ongoing need for such portable detection methods.