After weeks of advisories, residents near the Eaton Fire burn scar can once again drink tap water. The wildfire contaminated local water systems with toxins, prompting cities like Pasadena and Sierra Madre to urge residents to use bottled water. Officials have now lifted the do-not-drink notices after water quality met standards. Residents affected by the Palisades Fire are still under a similar advisory.
Many residents near the Eaton Fire burn scar can now use their taps after water quality officials lifted the do-not-drink notices Friday night. Roughly two weeks ago, the wildfire contaminated local water systems in the surrounding cities with toxins, including benzene and other volatile organic compounds. With the potential to cause illness, cities such as Pasadena and Sierra Madre advised their residents to avoid tap water and solely use bottled water for drinking.
Additionally, city officials recommended residents:Limit the use of hot waterLimit shower time/bathing, and do not take hot baths If using a dishwasher to wash dishes use the air-dry settingWash clothing in cold waterIf the clothes dryer does not vent outside, avoid using it Do not use hot tubs or swimming pools Use proper ventilation when using hot water indoors After testing the water routinely in the past weeks, the State Water Resources Control Board lifted the notices once the drinking...
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