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Federal declaration ending over Flint water; work remains

August 14, 2016 GMT

FILE - This Jan. 26, 2016, file photo shows a sign over the Flint River in Flint, Mich. Virginia Tech researchers who exposed the lead-tainted water problem in Flint, said Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, the city's water quality has greatly improved, based on tests at more than 160 homes. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A federal emergency declaration over Flint’s lead-tainted water crisis is ending, but officials say work will continue to fix the drinking water system and provide services to city residents.

The declaration ends Sunday, after which the state will bear the full cost of bottled water, filters and other water supplies.

Federal resources, health programs and monitoring efforts also will continue.