Philadelphia Officials Monitor Water Safety After Chemical Spill in Delaware River
TL;DR
Philadelphia officials are recommending residents use bottled drinking water following a chemical spill in the Delaware River that could potentially impact the water supply. The spill dumped about 8,100 gallons of “water soluble acrylic polymer solution," a latex finishing material, into Otter Creek, a tributary to the Delaware River. Drinking water supplier Aqua Pennsylvania said they are working with state and federal agencies to monitor the situation, and will reopen water intake only when it "meets our stringent quality standards."
- Philadelphia officials alert residents to drink bottled water after chemical spill in the Delaware River NBC News
- Philadelphia officials say drinking water remains safe for now after a chemical spill in the Delaware River CNN
- Philly residents now advised tap water is safe through Monday night following chemical spill, officials say The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Philadelphia tap water is safe to drink for now after Bristol, Bucks County chemical spill: Officials WPVI-TV
- N.J. water system remains uncontaminated after chemical spill in Otter Creek, officials say NJ.com
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