Philadelphia Water

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Philadelphia officials closely monitor drinking water after a chemical ... (CNN)

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.

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What's known about Philadelphia's drinking water after chemical spill (The Washington Post)

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.

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Philadelphia's water 'safe to drink' through Tuesday afternoon after ... (NPR)

Philadelphia residents can continue to use and drink the city's tap water until at least 3:30 p.m. local time Tuesday following a chemical spill in the ...

City officials told reporters they will continue to track the spill closely. Butyl acrylate, a clear liquid used to make paint and adhesives, was also among the hazardous materials released during the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in February. At this time, Philly's tap water remains safe to drink." "I want to assure everyone: no contaminants have been found in our tap water system. "Your tap water is and remains safe," he said. We got the alert around 1:15.

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Philadelphia water: What we know and don't know after Delaware ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Officials say Philadelphia tap water is safe to consume through 11:59 p.m. Monday, but that could change as the city continues to test water at a Northeast ...

Answering your questions about possible water contamination in Philadelphia](https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/safe-to-drink-philly-water-chemical-spill-philadelphia.html) Coast Guard National Response Center records](https://nrc.uscg.mil/) indicate the same plant spilled 300 gallons of ethyl acrylate in 2014, triggering a shelter-in-place order for a local school, a facility evaluation, and the removal of contaminated soil and asphalt. The first: The U.S. The allergy comes from latex’s rubber element, which you can only find Butyl acrylate: If inhaled in large quantities, this flammable chemical can cause respiratory issues. Acute exposure can cause headaches, drowsiness, and nausea. [a map released by the city](https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/2c870b2f75684e57a0efde493444f7db) on Sunday afternoon. In a statement, the city said that they expect “this event will be completely resolved by next week.” There have not been signs of harm to fish or wildlife, either. It is possible that no contaminated water will have entered and passed through the plant by the time the threat of contaminated water passes beyond Philadelphia, Mike Carroll, deputy managing director for Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation, Infrastructure and Sustainability, said Monday. The city’s latest guidance says Philadelphia tap water will be safe to drink at least through Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., extending earlier guidance that said water would be safe at least until 11:59 p.m. Current guidance from city officials says residents should be able to guzzle and cook with tap water through Tuesday afternoon, but that could change as more tests are conducted.

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Tap water deemed 'safe' to drink, use in Philadelphia at least ... (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia water officials say they have seen no sign of contamination following a chemical spill into the Delaware River in a neighboring ...

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. If bottled water was unavailable, officials said, people could fill empty bottles with tap water. Officials said there has also been no evidence of fish kills or other indications of harm from the spill. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia water officials say they have seen no sign of contamination following a chemical spill into the Delaware River in a neighboring county upriver and are confident water in the city system will be unaffected at least well into Tuesday afternoon.

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