South Korea: Dangerous chemicals found in Daegu tap water

Event

On Thursday, June 22, dangerous chemicals were found in tap water samples from Daegu. According to the reports, perfluoro hexane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid, which affect hormones and contain carcinogens, were found in the water at elevated levels. The Daegu Metropolitan Government, however, has stated that the tap water is safe to drink. Nonetheless, many residents have rushed to stock up on bottled water, with some supermarkets reportedly selling out.

Advice

Individuals in Daegu and surrounding areas are advised to stock up on bottled water, to avoid drinking tap water until it becomes clear the issue has been resolved, and to keep abreast of the situation via local media outlets.