Earlier this summer, several Twitter users wrote messages to the Tesla CEO urging him to use his wealth and influence to address the plumbing issues in the Michigan city.

In mid-July, Musk announced that he and his foundation would be contacting the mayor of Flint to help with the city’s recovery.

“Please consider this a commitment that I will fund fixing the water in any house in Flint that has water contamination above FDA levels. No kidding,” he wrote.

As it turns out, Musk kept his word. The businessman made a $480,350 donation this week so that all 12 of the city’s school buildings and their administrative facility could have access to clean water.

All of the buildings will be equipped with new ultraviolet filtration systems that will be up and running by January 2019.

You’re most welcome. Hope to do more to help in the future.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 5, 2018

“We are deeply grateful for the generosity and the budding partnership between Flint Community Schools, the Musk Foundation and Elon Musk,” said Derrick Lopez, Flint Community Schools Superintendent, in a statement to MLive.

“The new water filtration systems will be instrumental in helping our students return to the normalcy of what should be a fundamental right: having access to safe, clean water from water fountains in their school,” he added.According to a city spokeswoman, representatives of Musk’s company have been in touch with the mayor’s office about how to continue addressing the water crisis. The CEO says that he hopes to orchestrate a weekend during which his company will be able to install filtration systems in all of the Flint homes with lead levels above the federal safety limit.

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Musk initiated the effort after a Twitter user nudged him in a tweet earlier this week, reading: Hey [Elon Musk] I heard a bunch of people saying there’s NO WAY you could help get clean water to Flint, Michigan. Said you wouldn’t be capable idk.”

Please consider this a commitment that I will fund fixing the water in any house in Flint that has water contamination above FDA levels. No kidding.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 11, 2018

Regardless of whether the post was meant as a joke or a jab, Musk immediately rose to the task.

“Please consider this a commitment that I will fund fixing the water in any house in Flint that has water contamination above FDA levels. No kidding,” Musk replied.

And he wasn’t.

In the tweets and posts that followed, Musk posted a call for Flint residents to send him direct messages with information about their water testing and results.

Musk reaffirmed his pledge with CNET news when asked for comment. Additionally, 11-year-old Flint activist Mari Copeny, also known as “Little Miss Flint”, confirmed that the tech company’s team had been working in Flint for the last week.

If that isn’t enough, Mari had been hosting a charity event for the city in honor of her birthday. When she reached out to Musk on Twitter, Tesla Motors ended up donating over 500 bikes for local children, as well as more bottled water for residents.

For now, reply to my tweet with ppm & ppb test results & will send someone to install a water filter. Creating email flint@x.com, but I’m in China so that won’t be working until tomorrow.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 11, 2018

You’re right on both counts. Most houses in Flint have safe water, but they’ve lost faith in govt test results. Some houses are still outliers. Will organize a weekend in Flint to add filters to those houses with issues & hopefully fix perception of those that are actually good.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 11, 2018

Further Twitter comments have been exchanged between Musk and the Mayor of Flint on replacing water pipes and other ways they will take action during the coming month.

“Gathering input this week, will begin taking action next week and let people know how they can help,” wrote Musk.

(WATCH the video of the charity event below)

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The 31-year-old singer announced to a sold-out crowd at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday, August 12, a personal donation of $1 million to the city of Flint.

Mars’ remarks — which were captured on film — were met with thunderous applause by the crowd.

The Flint water crisis began in 2014 when the city switched from the Detroit water system to the Flint River, which was improperly treated leading to high levels of lead.

Subsequently, thousands of people in the city were exposed to the contaminated water, leading to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease which caused the deaths of 12 people.

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“I’m very thankful to the Michigan audience for joining me in supporting this cause,” Mars said in a statement.

“Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents, and it’s important that we don’t forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster. As people, especially as Americans, we need to stand together to make sure something like this never happens in any community ever again.”

Revenue generated from Saturday’s show will be redirected to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.

“With a grateful heart, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint is honored to accept this inspiring donation,” President and CEO Isaiah M. Oliver said in a statement. “We know Bruno Mars’ $1 million gift will be transformative to the children and families of Flint. He understands the issues faced by Flint citizens, and we are touched by his concern and generosity.”

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