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Pasadena Issues Do-Not-Drink Alert Amid Water Contamination

1/13/2025

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Pasadena has declared a do-not-drink alert as water quality is threatened by contamination from the Eaton Fire. Residents are urged to rely on bottled water for drinking and hygiene until the situation improves. Interestingly, experts warn that tap water often surpasses bottled water in safety, which can harbor harmful plastics due to lax regulations.

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Pasadena has declared a do-not-drink alert as water quality is threatened by contamination from the Eaton Fire. Residents are urged to rely on bottled water for drinking and hygiene until the situation improves. Interestingly, experts warn that tap water often surpasses bottled water in safety, which can harbor harmful plastics due to lax regulations.