Fires can make drinking water and the water pipes unsafe due to depleted systems, chemical contamination, and damage to infrastructure, prompting warnings from local water systems.
High water use from firefighting drains water systems, which are not designed for wildfires, leading to potential contamination if the system becomes depressurized.
Contaminants can enter drinking water from melted plastic pipes or smoke inhalation through breaks in water infrastructure, raising serious health concerns for returning residents.
Communities need to ensure safe drinking water upon returning home after wildfires, as the damage can be severe and the water compromised in multiple ways.
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