Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said that water in East Palestine's municipal system is safe to drink, nearly two weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the area.
Water is pumped into a creek for aeration in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 14. Photo: Angelo Merendino via Getty Images
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday that water in East Palestine's municipal system is safe to drink, nearly two weeks after a train carrying hazardous materialsThe train's derailment caused a fire and raised concerns about toxic fumes and water contamination from spilled materials. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is "confident that the municipal water is safe to drink" after the latest water testing results showed "no detection of contaminants," DeWine
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