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West Palm Beach pushes back, defends response to water crisis Florida Department of Health says city violated state codes West Palm Beach city leaders are pushing back against the Florida Department of Health in the wake of the city's recent water crisis. and last updated 2021-06-09 17:25:35-04 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — West Palm Beach city leaders are pushing back against the Florida Department of Health in the wake of the city's The state department of health emailed WPTV Contact 5 its administrative code, which reads it has to warn the public, "as soon as possible, but in no case late...

Many members of the public want to know the health effects they could face if they are in the vulnerable groups affected by the toxin found in West Palm Beach’s drinking water.

The Department of Health in Palm Beach County determined Friday that it is now safe for residents to use tap water for drinking.

Contact 5 took an in-depth look at the timeline of events surrounding the toxin and talked to one expert who says the city needs a better early-warning system.

Concerns about toxic algae are causing anxiety for Treasure Coast residents, but not algae is harmful.