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Firefighting foam contaminates public water for about 9,000 in Maine

Firefighting foam used in a fatal fire in Maine entered the public water system, prompting a do-not-drink order for about 9,000 Kennebec Water District customers.
The extent of the contamination is unclear, but the foam is presumed to contain PFAS chemicals that are dangerous and expensive to remove from drinking water.
Water samples are being analyzed to determine if the water is safe to drink, and officials hope to provide an update by the end of the day.

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Associated Press News

Firefighting foam contaminated public water for about 9,000 in Maine

Officials say firefighting foam used to battle a fatal fire in an apartment building in Maine entered the public water supply, prompting the water district to temporarily order customers not

11 months ago·United States

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Firefighting foam contaminates public water for about 9,000 in Maine

Officials say firefighting foam used to battle a fatal fire in an apartment building in Maine entered the public water supply, prompting the water district to order customers not to drink the water

11 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Firefighting foam contaminated public water for about 9,000 in Maine

Officials say firefighting foam used to battle a fatal fire in an apartment building in Maine entered the public water supply, prompting the water district to temporarily order customers not to drink the water

11 months ago

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Firefighting foam contaminates public water for about 9,000 in Maine

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Officials say firefighting foam used to battle a fatal fire in an apartment building in Maine entered the public water supply, prompting the water district to order customers not to drink the water. The do-not-drink order went into effect on Monday for about 9,000 Kennebec Water District customers in Waterville, Winslow, Benton, Fairfield and Vassalboro. Testing was being conducted Tuesday to determine if the water is sa…

11 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Firefighting foam contaminates public water for about 9,000 in Maine

WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Firefighting foam used in battling a fatal fire in an apartment building entered the public water system, prompting the water district to order thousands of residents […]

11 months ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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MY Northwest

Firefighting foam contaminates public water for about 9,000 in Maine

Firefighting foam used in battling a fatal fire in an apartment building entered the public water system, prompting the water district to order thousands of residents not to drink the water. The do-not-drink order went into effect Monday for about 9,000 Kennebec Water District customers in Waterville, Winslow, Benton, Fairfield and Vassalboro.

11 months ago·Tacoma, United States

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