Philadelphia

More than 8000 gallons of an acrylic polymer solution leaked on Friday into a tributary of the Delaware River, a source of the city's drinking water.

[said](https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/NewsRoomPublic/articleviewer.aspx?id=22269&typeid=1) as of Sunday morning, “no additional product was leaving the facility and entering the Delaware River.” Still, the U.S. “In a matter of days, the water in the Delaware should be OK,” Mr. [National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0075.html). The Delaware River They planned to take in more water Sunday evening to reach customers’ taps by Tuesday — if testing proves that the fresh supply is safe. After the spill, the city took in enough river water to supply its customers through 11:59 p.m. That’s what really this material is, in a water base.” Officials were confident that the supply was not contaminated. “It’s your typical acrylic paint you have in your house. Further, he said, the chance of contamination was diminishing over time. In an update on Sunday evening, Mr. “There’s no need at this time for people to be rushing out and buying bottled water.”

Tap water is safe to drink at least through 11:59 p.m. Monday, March 27, according to the Philadelphia Water Department.

Aqua Pennsylvania said it will only reopen the intake system "when we are confident that the source water is safe for our customers and meets our stringent quality standards," the statement said. When we opened the intake, we were able to verify that we brought in water that was not contaminated. The public will be made aware if any contamination is found, Carroll said. There was contamination in the Delaware River, but we shut off the intake to the River and we're operating off of water that was not contaminated. the department provided an update stating that there is no need to buy bottled water. Tap water in Philadelphia is safe to drink at least through 11:59 p.m.

Philadelphia officials Sunday afternoon rescinded their recommendation that residents use bottled drinking water after a toxic spill in the Delaware River.

They have not seen visual evidence of contamination in the river at this time." "My understanding was there was evidence along the Delaware at some point. [said in a statement](https://www.aquawater.com/delaware-river.php) that it "immediately shut down the intake to our Bristol water system as soon as we learned of the chemical spill, preventing customer exposure to hazardous materials." In a notice Sunday night, the Philadelphia Water Department said tap water would be safe to drink through at least the end of the day Monday. The intake had been shut down but reopened temporarily early Sunday to ensure the system had a minimum level of water to maintain pressure for firefighting and other uses, officials said. Testing determined there's no contamination in the river near the intake for the city's water system nor in the system itself, Michael Carroll, a city deputy managing director, said an a video news conference early Sunday evening.

PHILADELPHIA — Officials in Philadelphia on Sunday advised residents to use bottled water for drinking and cooking after a chemical spill in the Delaware ...

[CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/26/us/delaware-river-chemical-spill-philadelphia/index.html) reported. Tim Thomas, senior vice president of manufacturing and engineering at the company, told [WPVI ](https://6abc.com/coast-guard-us-environmental-protection-agency-pennsylvania-department-of-fish-and-boat-commission/13014583/)on Saturday that the solution that spilled into the creek did not pose a risk to the public. Jonathan Theel, the commander of Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, told “It’s like the material you find in paint,” Thomas told the television station. However, “we cannot be 100% certain there will not be traces of these chemicals in the tap water throughout the entire afternoon,” Mike Carroll, deputy managing director for the city’s [Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability,](https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-transportation-infrastructure-sustainability/) said at a news conference on Sunday. [Inquirer ](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-water-department-delaware-river-chemical-spill-20230326.html)reported. More than 8,000 gallons of the latex-finishing solution poured into Otter Creek, the [Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-water-department-delaware-river-chemical-spill-20230326.html) reported. Monday, March 27.— Philadelphia Water (@PhillyH2O) [Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-water-department-delaware-river-chemical-spill-20230326.html). [WCAU-TV](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-officials-residents-may-not-wish-to-drink-or-cook-with-tap-water-following-bucks-county-chemical-spill/3532493/). [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-water-department-delaware-river-chemical-spill-20230326.html) reported. [>> Read more trending news](/news/trending/)

The City of Philadelphia is monitoring its drinking water system carefully following a chemical spill upstream in the Delaware River, and said the water ...

“We are working closely with our partners to monitor the spread of the contaminants and we will hold the responsible party accountable.” Fish and wildlife are said to have not been affected, according to the statement. [Methyl methacrylate](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Methyl-methacrylate), sometimes called MMA, is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor often used in the production of acrylic plastics and resins. Its pigmentation makes the water-soluble material visible in surface water,” Trinseo said. The Coast Guard said it had not received any calls reporting injured or affected wildlife. “The potential for contamination is diminishing over time.” So we understand there are some known health effects and their established thresholds in terms of the parts per billion that the EPA feels are safe,” Michael Carroll, Philadelphia’s deputy managing director for transportation, infrastructure and sustainability told reporters. on Sunday due to the spill, but officials told a news conference late Sunday afternoon they were confident tap water from the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant would remain safe to drink until at least 11:59 p.m. The polymer version of MMA is often used in dental applications. Both are often used in the manufacturing of paints and adhesives. [butyl acrylate](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0075.html) is a potentially flammable colorless liquid with an acrid odor which can cause irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory system. The city earlier sent out mobile phone push alerts recommending area residents use of bottled water from 2 p.m.

From a look at the Eagles' defense to Lane Johnson's Hall of Fame chances and Jalen Hurts' already historic quarterback career, here are Roob's 10 Random ...

Add Nakobe Dean, Jordan Davis and Reed Blankenship to the mix and you have a bunch of potential starters on what we’ve known all along was going to be a rebuilt unit. But I’ll never forget his first carry against the Giants on the last day of the season after Kelly was fired and Pat Shurmur took over – quick hitter behind right guard, and he explodes downhill for a 54-yard touchdown – his longest TD in four years. Sanders ran 7 times for 16 yards and a 2.3 average in the Super Bowl (and had that fumble returned for a touchdown that was reversed). All that on top of a new defensive coordinator, new linebacker coach and new secondary coach. Here’s a guy who ran for nearly 1,300 yards with 11 touchdowns and a 4.9 average during the regular season, and in the biggest game of his life, he was a complete non-factor against an average run defense – the Chiefs were 15th in opposing rush average at 4.4. And then before you knew it, he was a Panther, and that was that. Ezekiel Elliott was never going to happen, but the hilarious thing out of all of this is the DeMarco Murray comparison so many people have been making. So every offensive lineman who made all-pro four times in the last 68 years and wasn’t part of a murder-suicide is a Hall of Famer. Jason Kelce is a lock and Jason Peters is darn close to a lock. The irony of Lane Johnson’s torn adductor injury is that playing three playoff games with a very serious injury – and playing at a very high level – finally brought Johnson the national recognition he’s deserved for so long. Johnson already has four Pro Bowls, two all-pros, two Super Bowl appearances and one championship – all in the last six years. The reality is that Pro Bowls and all-pro awards are crucial to a player’s Hall of Fame chances, and Johnson didn’t pick up either one until his fifth season.

After advising residents that they may want to switch to bottled water Sunday afternoon following a chemical spill into a Delaware River tributary — setting ...

The department said that “an unknown amount” of the latex product had entered the river, and that as of Sunday morning, “no additional product was leaving the facility and entering” the river. On Sunday evening, Trinseo said in a statement that the incident “appeared to be a result of an equipment failure.” An estimated 8,100 gallons of a latex emulsion solution — “approximately 50% water and the remainder latex polymer,” according to the company — was spilled. It also said that “contaminants have not been detected at drinking water intakes at this time,” and there were no signs of harm to fish or wildlife. Butyl acrylate, for example, can cause short-term skin rash and stomach problems so if it is present in the water it could be safer to avoid bathing, Schettler said. “We cannot be 100% certain there will not be traces of these chemicals in the tap water throughout the entire afternoon,” Carroll said Sunday morning. There’s still a risk that water that enters when intake reopens overnight could be contaminated, though “based on all the testing we’re seeing, the situation is one where the potential for contamination is diminishing over time,” Carroll said. By mid-afternoon, he said, the city had received updates that “made us feel a little more comfortable.” But the plant will be taking in new water overnight, which will again have to be tested to determine its safety. to avoid any possible contamination following Friday’s chemical spill at the Trinseo plant in Bristol. He suggested people fill bottles with tap water Sunday and during the day Monday while awaiting updates on future water usage. That gives the city enough safe drinking water to last through at least 11:59 p.m.

The Inquirer rounded up some of the best tips from official sources to help you conserve and save. Reduce your water usage. Of course, simply using less water ...

[A four-person household would need to make a total of $41,625 or less](https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/4b515876c4674466423975826ac57583/Guidelines-2022.pdf). [Senior Citizen Discount](https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/water-bills/water-bill-affordability-assistance-programs-payment-plans/apply-for-the-senior-citizen-water-bill-discount/): Reduces the water bills of adults ages 65 years and older by 25%. To meet eligibility requirements, your household’s annual income needs to fall under [150% of the Federal Poverty Line](https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/4b515876c4674466423975826ac57583/Guidelines-2022.pdf). [which requires a significant amount of energy](https://www.epa.gov/watersense/start-saving). You can find all these products online at [energystar.gov/products](https://www.energystar.gov/products). Your water bill should tell you the exact amount of water you used for that month. [ENERGY STAR-qualified](https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega) appliances, these products are certified by both the EPA and the U.S. PWD is only responsible for leaks and repairs to the water main and sewer main. Compare the numbers you recorded initially to the current reading to confirm if there’s a leak and how much water is leaking. It’s mostly gas and electric prices, but [now water bills could increase too in the coming years](https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/philadelphia-water-department-rate-increase-hearing-2023.html). Using hot/warm water to quickly dethaw an item is a waste of water when you can plan ahead. Continuously running your hose to wash your car is a waste of water.

Bucks County health officials said Sunday that a leak late Friday evening at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township spilled between 8,100 ...

Aqua said it shut off the intake to its Bristol water system to protect customers and had seen no impact from the spill. Mike Carroll, deputy managing director for Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability, said there had been no sign of contaminants in city water but officials “cannot be 100% certain” traces won’t show up Sunday afternoon. Officials said it is non-toxic to humans and no known adverse health effects have been reported in the county.

A pipe ruptured on Friday at chemical plant Trinseo PLC, leaking hazardous material into a tributary of the Delaware River, a source of water for millions of ...

But in an updated message to residents on Sunday. "We have enough [tap] water to sustain a safe use for drinking, cooking - all purposes - through till at least 11:59 p.m., Monday, March 27," Mike Carroll, the city's deputy managing director for transportation, infrastructure and sustainability, told reporters on Sunday. Mr Carroll said on Sunday that rain and tidal conditions would help the river "flush itself out" and that the water in Delaware "should be ok" in a matter of days, according to US media outlets.

Drexel University professor and water-quality expert Charles Haas said the spill doesn't seem to be pose a significant threat to Philadelphia's drinking ...

Bucks County health officials said Sunday that a leak late Friday evening at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township spilled between 8,100 ...

Officials said earlier that water would “remain safe to drink and use” at least through Monday, based on the time it takes water to move through treatment and water mains before reaching customers. But the intakes were later opened to maintain minimal water levels to avoid damage to equipment and to supply water for fire safety and other essential needs. Officials said it is non-toxic to humans, and no known adverse health effects have been reported in the county.

Philadelphia officials Sunday afternoon rescinded their recommendation that residents use bottled drinking water after a toxic spill in the Delaware River.

They have not seen visual evidence of contamination in the river at this time." "My understanding was there was evidence along the Delaware at some point. cracks down on guns going south](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/fentanyl-gun-smuggling-us-mexico-border-deal-rcna75782) [Ex-Tucker Carlson producer files new claims Fox News lawyers coached her testimony in Dominion lawsuit](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/abby-grossberg-fox-news-lawsuit-new-allegations-dominion-rcna76734) [Bragg pushes back after House Republicans escalate oversight into Trump hush money case](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/bragg-pushes-back-house-republicans-escalate-oversight-trump-hush-mone-rcna76724) and Mexico weighing deal for Mexico to crack down on fentanyl going north while U.S. In a notice Sunday night, the Philadelphia Water Department said tap water would be safe to drink through at least the end of the day Monday. The intake had been shut down but reopened temporarily early Sunday to ensure the system had a minimum level of water to maintain pressure for firefighting and other uses, officials said.

Philadelphia residents are told it is safe to drink tap water after thousands of gallons of acrylic paint chemicals spilled into a Delaware River tributary.

Exposure could lead to irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory system, according to the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0075.html). Butyl acrylate, a chemical that was also released in the Olson advised residents to fill up their bathtub and any extra containers with tap water before the contamination seeps into the system. [Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection](https://www.ahs.dep.pa.gov/NewsRoomPublic/articleviewer.aspx?id=22269&typeid=1) said contaminants from the spill have not been detected in drinking water intakes. The spill occurred because of a “an equipment failure,” according to a Its pigmentation makes the water-soluble material visible in surface water,” Trinseo said in a statement. “The latex emulsion is a white liquid that is used in various consumer goods. Truss, a Philadelphia resident, scrambled to wash her dishes and complete other house chores that would require her to use her taps. Monday, officials said, based on the time it takes water to move through treatment and water mains before reaching customers. “There is no need to buy water at this time. The water supply is safe to drink until at least 11:59 p.m. Sunday saying that after 2 p.m., she wouldn’t have drinking water.

Bucks County health officials said Sunday that a leak late Friday evening at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township spilled between 8,100 ...

Coast Guard tests of Delaware River water and city tests of water in the river near the treatment plant intake have shown no sign of contamination, Carroll said. Officials vowed to notify the public immediately if water quality sampling indicates a potential effect on the river water entering the Baxter Water Treatment Plant in northeast Philadelphia. Officials said it is non-toxic to humans, and no known adverse health effects have been reported in the county.

Officials said tap water remains safe to drink and use in Philadelphia until at least 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday following a chemical spill on the Delaware River.

We have to test in the plant.” We have to test in the raw basin. So we have to test in the river. We will continue to test the water and we will continue to provide you updates as we get accurate information based on the data that we collect.” The testing is taking place at 12 different locations, including the Delaware River and the raw water basin at the Baxter Water Treatment Plant in northeast Philadelphia. showed no traces of the chemical detected in the City’s water supply. - Officials said water quality testing in Philadelphia has been around the clock and that the latest results on Monday at 4 p.m. Tap water in Philadelphia remains safe to drink and use through 3:30 p.m. - Tap water in Philadelphia is safe to drink and use until at least 3:30 p.m. Officials said water quality testing in Philadelphia has been happening around the clock and that the latest results on Monday at 4 p.m. ](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/what-spilled-in-the-delaware-river-a-local-expert-explains/3533389/) [According to the company](https://www.trinseo.com/News-and-Events/Trinseo-News/2023/March/Latex-Emulsion-Release-to-Waterway-at-Trinseos-Bristol-Plant), the latex emulsion is "a white liquid that is used in various consumer goods." [Trinseo](https://www.trinseo.com/), [said the latex emulsion product that spilled into the river was "approximately 50-percent water and the remainder latex polymer."