SCRANTON, LACKWANNA CO. (WOLF) — About 55 customers temporarily lost water service following a water main break in Scranton Saturday, but Pennsylvania American Water says as many as 45,000 customers could see discolored water as a result of the repairs.
Crews completed emergency work late Sunday morning, restoring service in Scranton around 11 a.m. Customers in Scranton, Dickson City, and the Abingtons received an alert saying normal water use could resume.
Because of the size and complexity of the water system, officials say discoloration may be widespread, even for customers who were not directly impacted by the break.
Residents who notice cloudy or rusty-looking water are advised to run cold water at the lowest level of their home for three to five minutes, or until it runs clear. Pennsylvania American Water says only cold water should be used while flushing.
The water main break flooded streets in Scranton and prompted an emergency response as crews worked to repair the damaged line. The company is continuing to investigate what caused the break of the 135-year-old water main.
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More information is available on Pennsylvania American Water’s website.