Philadelphia warned its residents on Sunday that a chemical spill at a water treatment plant might have affected its water supply. As a precaution, the city urged people to use bottled water until testing could determine if tap water was safe. It sent the city into a frenzy as people rushed to…
Philadelphia warned its residents on Sunday that a chemical spill at a water treatment plant might have affected its water supply. As a precaution, the city urged people to use bottled water until testing could determine if tap water was safe. It sent the city into a frenzy as people rushed to grocery stores, buying as much spring water as possible. Just a few hours later, the city changed its mind; officials said the water was safe.
"Based on the latest sampling results/data, the Phila Water Dept is now confident tap water from the Baxter Drinking Water Plant will remain safe to drink and use at least through 11:59 p.m. Monday," the notification read."Fill water containers at home or purchase a suggested 1 gallon per person for an emergency supply."
It's understandable to be hesitant to throw trust behind health officials who have proven they are not the most competent at their job. This skepticism is compounded by the fact that the spill initially occurred on Friday night, but officials waited until Sunday afternoon to tell the public. Then, the inconsistency of being told the city's water supply was contaminated and unsafe but only a few hours later claiming the opposite does little to inspire faith.
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