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Amid the fires, LA is warning some residents the tap water isn’t safe. Here’s why

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Parts of Los Angeles are under water advisories. Wildfires can cause damage to drinking water systems, allowing contaminants such as benzene to compromise the water quality.

Wildfires have a history of causing problems with the drinking water systems. In some affected areas around LA, officials are warning residents not to drink from the tap or even to shower.

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