Bucks County Chemical Spill Prompts Philadelphia Water Safety Measures

Philadelphia residents can drink tap water through Monday night after a chemical spill on Friday prompted warnings from city officials. Some 8,000-12,000 gallons of latex product spilled into Otter Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River, in Bristol Township on Friday night. While no contamination was immediately found, Philadelphia officials initially urged the public not to drink or cook with tap water out of an abundance of caution. The Philadelphia Water Department announced on Sunday that tap water from the Baxter plant will remain safe to drink at least through 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 27.