Mayor Jim Kenney announced Tuesday that Philadelphia's tap water is safe to consume and use following a weekend chemical spill along the Delaware River.
"I'm pleased to announce Philadelphia's drinking water will not be impacted by the spill in Bucks County that occurred over the weekend," Kenney said at a Tuesday press conference. "The threat is passed, I repeat: all city's drinking water is safe to drink and will not be impacted by the spill."
Residents in Philadelphia have accused Kenney and city leaders of mixed messaging about the safety of the city's tap water since the spill. The confusion, which included phone alert messages about the city's water and moving deadlines about its safety, lead to some rushing to local supermarkets and retail store to panic-buy bottled water.
"I know this has been an uncertain time for residents, but you can be confident knowing that you have the officials tasked with ensuring your wellbeing and health always put your safety above everything else," Kenney said Tuesday. "You can drink and use your water with peace of mind.
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