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West Virginia chemical spill poisons tap water for 300,000 people
by minimum_wage

    The company’s president said it had yet to determine how dangerous the spill was or how widespread. Just to be sure, he asked residents of the potentially affected area to avoid using their running water for anything other than flushing the toilet.

    “I can’t tell you that the water is unsafe … but I also can’t tell you it’s safe,” he said.

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    People who are exposed to a sufficient quantity of MCHM may experience vomiting, skin blistering and shortness of breath. Very little is known about the other potential health consequences of exposure to the compound.