Right - it probably is safe, but I am not sure most people in flint can afford the triple carbon filter reverse osmosis water system that I would want to use in their situation. Raw sewage water is “safe to drink” if it’s filtered enough.
Looks like they're still available for free pickup: https://www.michigan.gov/flintwater/0,6092,7-345-73954-36627...
https://www.businessinsider.com/michael-skolnik-lead-poisoni...