UPDATE 2-West Virginia chemical spill triggers tap water ban
January 10, 2014 at 16:02 PM EST
CHARLESTON, W. Va., Jan 10 (Reuters) - Up to 300,000 West Virginia residents were told not to drink tap water on Friday after a chemical spill called its safety into question, and health officials said water in the affected area should only be used for flushing toilets and fighting fires.