Shelter-in-place remains after chemical incident at Lehigh County water plant; water safe
An accidental chemical mixture during a routine delivery triggered a hazmat response and a half-mile shelter-in-place; officials say drinking water from the plant is safe.
A chemical accident Friday morning at the Lehigh County Authority water treatment facility triggered a hazmat emergency response and a half-mile shelter-in-place order for residents, though officials emphasized that drinking water from the plant remains safe to use.