Residents of Coal Grove, a village in Lawrence County, Ohio woke up on June 3, 2019 to find their bathrooms looking like a scene from Ghostbusters.

Their taps ran with bright pink water and their toilet bowls filled with Pepto-Bismol-tinted liquid. And no, that doesn’t mean you’ll develop superhero-like qualities overnight.

So, what happened?

According to an official, there was a pump malfunction at the local water plant overnight, resulting in a large quantity of sodium permanganate being dumped into the water.

Sodium permanganate is used to control tap water’s taste and smell by removing iron and magnesium from the water through a process of oxidization. Somewhat ironically, it’s also typically used to make the water appear clearer and more appetizing. …….More Here