Christine Kirchhoff

  • Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Law, Policy, and Engineering, Penn State
Philadelphia’s tap water meets federal standards, but some residents may be concerned about elevated levels of PFAS, lead and sodium. Kemal Yildirim/E+ Collection via Getty Images

Should you drink Philly’s tap water?

Philadelphia’s tap water meets federal drinking water standards but falls far short of public health goals when it comes to cancer-causing chemicals.

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