Blackish rainwater during haze: Is tap water still safe to drink? Grace Fu answers
Full story
Singapore had poor air quality between October 5 and 18. During this time, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index stayed in the unhealthy to very unhealthy range. Some residents posted on social media showing rainwater in pails that looked blackish grey. This led to discussions about whether the drinking water was affected.
Between Oct 5 and 18, Singapore experienced a run of poor air quality, with the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) remaining in the unhealthy to very unhealthy range.And during that period, some residents in Singapore took to social media to share how rainwater collected in their pails were blackish grey, sparking discussions on whether drinking water may be affected.