The city says an excess of potassium permanganate accounts for the unusual color. The water is not safe to drink. City officials provided bottled water to residents on Wednesday. READ MORE ...

It caused an excess of potassium permanganate to penetrate the system, turning the water pink. While city officials initially ...

Water and wastewater superintendent Bill Briggs appeared before council to explain the problem. Briggs reiterated that the ...

Add 10 to 15 drops of glycerol to the depression in the center of a pile of finely ground potassium permanganate in an evaporating dish on a heat proof surface. Stand back! Within a few seconds, the ...