On Friday evening, an equipment failure released hazardous materials at the Trinseo Altuglas water treatment plant. More than 8,000 gallons of latex emulsion leaked into Otter Creek which flows into the Delaware River.  The water way which supplies water to the eastern half of Philadelphia.

Below is a timeline of events and information released with the latest on top. We’ll continue to update as news is released. Stay safe, Philly! 

• Tuesday morning Presser: Timetable extended through Wednesday:

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• Update From Monday (3/27) 5p Presser:

  During a press conference today (3/27) at 5pm, the Philadelphia Water Department is confident that tap water from the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant will remain safe to drink and use at least through 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28.

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• Philadelphia Water Department Press Conference Clarified These Details:

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• Safe Drinking Water Extended Until Monday at 11:59pm

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• Restaurants Get Bottled Water To Stay Open:

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• Map of Potentially Impacted Regions of Philadelphia:

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• Alert Sent to Philadelphians around Sunday at 1:15pm:

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• Sunday morning, News of the Spill Breaks:

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