Tasco: Philadelphia Water Is "Fairly" Safe
A recent Associated Press report about trace amounts of pharmaceuticals showing up in tests of the city's water supply has prompted many calls to the Philadelphia Water Department. City Councilwoman Marian Tasco today called for public hearings to discuss the issue. As part of that discussion, she added, city residents will be advised about the dangers of flushing old prescription drugs down the toilet and how to properly dispose of them.
A recent Associated Press report about trace amounts of pharmaceuticals showing up in tests of the city's water supply has prompted many calls to the Philadelphia Water Department. City Councilwoman Marian Tasco today called for public hearings to discuss the issue. As part of that discussion, she added, city residents will be advised about the dangers of flushing old prescription drugs down the toilet and how to properly dispose of them.
The Philadelphia Water Department has assured residents that the water supply is safe. Tasco believes that -- sort of --but she still wants to put it all on the record. "I do drink Philadelphia water," she said. "I kind of think the Philadelphia water is fairly safe."