Philadelphia residents advised to drink bottled water after chemical spill in Delaware River.
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The Philadelphia Water Department has announced that tap water is safe to drink through Monday night after a chemical spill into the Delaware River in Bucks County. The spill occurred after a pipe rupture at a nearby chemical plant, Trinseo PLC. The water that is currently available to customers was treated before the spill reached Philadelphia and remains safe to drink and use for bathing, cooking, and washing. Officials recommend that customers can fill bottles or pitchers with tap water with no risk at this time.
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