According to the latest reports, thousands of people living in Flintwill be able to get filters as some companies have pooled in funds for the purpose.

Local media reports said that about 5,000 residents will be able to get filters in the city. The General Motors Foundation, the local United Way and others have pooled in a total of about $105,000 in order to buy filters.

Officials in the state of Michigan have declared a public health emergency over Flint's water quality. Doctors have said that the poor quality of water in the city is affecting the health of the local residents. Medical experts said that exposure to unsafe water in the city can cause behavior problems and learning disabilities in young children.Flint, which is located just 60 miles north of Detroit, is among the number of communities that have complained about the rising cost of Detroit's water and sewerage service that caters to 4 million people in the southern part of the state.

The city switched its source of tap water a year and a half ago and this had resulted in a chain of issues in water supply. Government officials in the state and the city are expected to outline the next plans to deal with the water supply problems soon.