Philly’s tap water has a trust problem. Did the recent contamination scare make it worse?

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 are meeting with company representatives on Thursday night.

The ship ran aground in the Delaware River north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is carrying 45,000 tons of solar salt, according to the Coast Guard.