If The Water In My West Virginia Hotel Is Really Safe, Then Why Does The Sink Look Like This?

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Even reporting on water tainted by a chemical spill near Charleston, W.V., it's easy to forget to stay away from the faucets. With just one bottle of water to drink, I brushed my teeth using tap water. The sink filled quickly and this was left behind 60 minutes later after it slowly drained.

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The water in the tub appears to have a greenish tint and remains standing more than two hours later.