drinking water

Director of public works says strange taste in Quincy's drinking water should be gone by mid-week

August 6, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — If you thought your drinking water tasted funny on Monday, you weren’t alone in that opinion. Jeffrey Conte, director of public works for the city, says that bleach-like taste should be gone by Wednesday. “Yes, it’s safe to drink,” Conte said during Monday’s meeting of the Quincy City Council at the Quincy Public…

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EPA sets first-ever limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, but they shouldn't affect Quincy

April 12, 2024 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. Officials say this will reduce exposure for 100 million people and help prevent thousands of illnesses, including cancers. However, these limits…

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