Fire and Foam Contamination Cause Tragedy in Maine
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The Kennebec Water District in Maine has issued a "do not drink order" due to contamination from firefighting foam. The foam contains PFAS, a group of chemicals that have been linked to health problems. The water district is providing bottled water to affected customers and is working to flush the system to remove the contamination.
- Kennebec Water District issues 'do not drink order' due to firefighting foam contamination WGME
- 1 killed, 3 injured in Waterville apartment fire WABI
- 'Do Not Drink' issued for water in Kennebec Water District NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
- Person dead, 3 injured after fire at Waterville apartment for senior residents WMTW Portland
- Person dead, 3 injured after fire at Maine apartment for senior residents WMTW-TV
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