Philadelphia Mayor Confirms Tap Water Safe Despite Delaware River Chemical Spill
TL;DR
Philadelphia officials have declared the city's drinking water safe and unaffected by a chemical spill into the Delaware River upstream last week. The spill occurred due to a burst pipe at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township, and officials say it is non-toxic to humans. Sampling hasn't detected any substance from the spill, and "models tracking the flow and tide of the Delaware River show the potential threat is passing us," said Mayor Jim Kenney.
- Mayor: Philadelphia's drinking water declared safe; city will not be impacted by chemical spill WPVI-TV
- Philadelphia says the city's tap water is safe to drink after a chemical spill in the Delaware River CNN
- Residents continue to buy bottled water after chemical spill in Delaware River NBC News
- What Spilled in the Delaware River? A Local Expert Explains NBC 10 Philadelphia
- Can we drink the water? Can we find the mayor? | Editorial The Philadelphia Inquirer
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