Philadelphia's water 'safe to drink' through Tuesday afternoon after chemical spill

Philadelphia is seen across the Delaware River. Officials say the water is safe to drink — at least through Tuesday afternoon — after a latex finishing solution spilled into a Delaware River tributary late Friday. (Matt Rourke/AP)

Philadelphia residents can continue to use and drink the city's tap water until at least 3:30 p.m. local time Tuesday following a chemical spill in the Delaware River, according to officials.

During a news conference Monday afternoon, Michael Carroll — the city's deputy managing director for transportation, infrastructure and sustainability — told reporters that the city's water quality is continuously being tested around the clock.