Philadelphia tap water is safe to drink for now, officials say

Philadelphia tap water is safe to drink for now, officials say

A chemical leak occurred from a chemical plant into the Delaware River, which is the principle supply of ingesting water for round 14 million individuals.

At first, authorities really useful most residents drink bottled water after the spill.

However, an up to date warning by the Philadelphia Water Department reads:

“Based on updated hydraulic modeling and the latest sampling results and data, the Philadelphia Water Department is now confident tap water from the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant will remain safe to drink and use at least through 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023.”

“The water that’s at present out there to clients was handled earlier than the spill reached Philadelphia and stays protected to drink and use for bathing, cooking and washing.

“The earlier advisory that customers receiving water from the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant may choose to drink bottled water on March 26 was issued out of an abundance of caution,” in keeping with the most recent steerage for residents.

Source: www.anews.com.tr