Volunteers tackle short-dumping along Tacony Creek

About 4,500 Philadelphia residents could lose access to their water, according to city officials — an 80% drop in potential water shutoffs compared to pre-pandemic times.

Residents say officials should have communicated in “real-time” and released details about air monitoring and chemicals at the plant sooner.

According to the township, the situation is “under control” — but some residents can expect to smell gasoline and the odor of dead fish for the next few days.