Philadelphia officials gives statement about chemical spill

Philadelphia officials say drinking water remains safe for now after a chemical spill in the Delaware River

The spill occurred on Friday, March 24, 2023, when more than 8,100 gallons of a latex solution were released into a storm drain following an equipment failure at a manufacturing facility in Bristo

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