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Town of Whitmire reports drinking water contaminated
The Town of Whitmire, S.C., reported that its drinking water system has violated a standard due to levels of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) above Drinking Water Standards, specifically elevated total trihalomethanes (TTHMs). This was caused by a mechanical issue with a circulation pump and a miscalculation in the chlorine dioxide generator's chemical dosage. The town has increased flushing and monitoring, and plans to replace the pump by October 1, after calibrating the generator on September 14.
- Location
- Whitmire, S.C.
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- S.C.
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
For this case the specific instructions of the official source apply. Please follow the details in the report and the guidance of your water utility.
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