SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Repairs to the Scranton water main break issues are complete, but a boil water advisory remains in effect.
On Monday, the break in front of the Federal Courthouse affected several Center City buildings.
As water service returns, some customers may experience low water pressure and temporary discoloration. For discoloration, running cold water for several minutes may help.
While service has been restored, the boil water advisory remains in effect for the following areas as required water quality testing is completed:
100-400 blocks of Mifflin Avenue
100-400 blocks of Franklin Avenue
100-500 blocks of Penn Avenue
500-700 blocks of Capouse Avenue
100-900 blocks of Wyoming Avenue
100-900 blocks of North Washington Avenue
100-900 blocks of Adams Avenue
100-900 blocks of Jefferson Avenue
100-900 blocks of Madison Avenue
100-900 blocks of Monroe Avenue
300-800 blocks of Gibson Avenue
400-800 blocks of Pine Street
100-800 blocks of Olive Street
200-800 blocks of Vine Street
100-800 blocks of Mulberry Street
100-800 blocks of Linden Street
100-600 blocks of Biden Street
100-600 blocks of Lackawanna Avenue
100-500 blocks of Center Street
500 block of Gordon Avenue
100 block of Anthony Street
Unit block of Silex Street
600-700 blocks of Mineral Ave
600 block of Barrett Court
300-500 blocks of New Street
100-700 blocks of Forest Court
100-500 blocks of Oakford Court
400 block of Kessler Court
700-900 blocks of Dix Court
800-900 blocks of Lee Court
500-800 blocks of Myrtle Street
799-900 blocks of Morris Court
300-900 blocks of McKenna Court
American Water will notify customers as soon as testing confirms the advisory can be lifted.
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