West Philly’s boil-water advisory is over, officials say. Residents can now return to using their water normally. 💧
West Philadelphia residents no longer have to boil their water before using it, after testing of the water found no evidence of harmful bacteria, officials said Tuesday.
Water pressure was restored, but the hour of low pressure could have created a vacuum, raising concern about whether bacteria and other disease-causing organisms were pulled into the water pipes.before drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, or preparing food. Wynnefield Heights, Wynnefield, Overbrook Farms, Green Hill Farms, Overbrook, Overbrook Park, and Morris Park.The following zip codes: 19151 and parts of 19131 and 19139.
Water officials in Philadelphia are still investigating the cause of the pump failure that led to the advisory. In a news release, the department said that a “major goal” of its, intended to improve the city’s water infrastructure over the next 25 years, will create more backup water supplies around the city.
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