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Corpus Christi, Texas, Tells Residents Not To Use Tap Water

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npr.org - December 15th 2016 - Camila Domonoske

City officials in Corpus Christi, Texas, are warning residents not to use their tap water — at all — after possible contamination by an unknown chemical.

A press release from the city points to "a recent back-flow incident in the industrial district," and instructs residents to use just bottled water all food preparation, drinking, washing and bathing needs until further notice.

"DO NOT TRY TO TREAT THE WATER YOURSELF," the city says. 

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bbc.com - December 16th 2016

Corpus Christi officials have identified a chemical that is suspected to have leaked into the Texan city's tap water on Wednesday night.

The contaminant, they say, is Indulin AA-86, an asphalt emulsifier which can burn human skin in concentrated form.

On Wednesday the city of 320,000 people announced that residents should not touch, drink or use the water.

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news.cctexas.com - December 16, 2016

City of Corpus Christi - Drinking Water Update
http://news.cctexas.com/news/drinking-water-update

City of Corpus Christi - News Releases
http://news.cctexas.com/news

 

 

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