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Podcast: The Dallas Morning News
Episode: How a foaming agent contaminated water in Grand Prairie ... and more news
Description: A foaming agent used to fight fires contaminated the city’s water supply, prompting an urgent alert to avoid tap water and sending thousands of residents scrambling for bottled water and answers. City officials told those residents to avoid drinking the water, but also to avoid bathing, cooking, brushing teeth or washing dishes and clothes in tap water. The water is also unsafe for animals. The city also warned against treating the water yourself, explaining that boiling water would not help; Also, Verizon is in advanced talks to acquire rival telecommunications operator Frontier Communications. Frontier moved its corporate headquarters to...