Drinking water safe in quake zone

Water monitoring authorities in Qinghai province said water in the quake-hit area is safe to drink.

Ren Jie, director of the monitoring department with the provincial bureau of environment protection, said on Monday that organic pollutants, nitrogen, toxic elements and electrical conductivity in the water are at safe levels.

Water conductivity is an important test for heavy metal, which is generally harmful to health, Ren said.