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Philadelphians wait to hear if their water was contaminated by a nearby chemical spill

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March 27, 2023 National, News from NPR

Philadelphia is seen across the Delaware River. Officials say the water is safe to drink — at least for Monday — after a latex finishing solution spilled into a Delaware River tributary late Friday.

City officials assured residents on Monday that the water was safe to drink throughout the day, but added that they were still testing to see whether the water supply was tainted.

(Image credit: Matt Rourke/AP)

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