Shelby Residents Warned: Tap Water Contaminated and Unsafe
Concerns are rising in Shelby, Iowa, as residents are advised not to drink tap water after it turned pink due to a malfunction at local wells. With health risks particularly for infants, officials urge using bottled water while addressing the contamination. Read more for updates.
Residents of Shelby, Iowa, are facing a concerning issue as their tap water has turned pink, prompting officials to issue a "DO NOT DRINK" advisory.
The problem began on September 8 due to a malfunction with two of the town's four water wells, leading to an excess of potassium permanganate in the water supply. While initial reports deemed the water safe, authorities quickly revised their stance after discovering elevated manganese levels, which can pose health risks, especially to infants.
Local emergency management officials advise all residents to use bottled water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth until the situation is resolved. Although the wells are back online and the source of the chemical is being addressed, the pink discoloration persists.
Shelby, a small town of approximately 730 residents, is also offering free bottled water to those affected. Many community members have voiced frustration over recurring water quality issues and feel unheard by local officials.
For further updates and detailed information, residents are encouraged to read the full article. Read more here. or here.
