Pennsylvania American Water asks customers in Lancaster and Chester counties to reduce water usage

Lori BurkholderLANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. —

Pennsylvania American Water is asking 23,000 customers in Lancaster and Chester counties to reduce their water usage by 10 to 15%.

In Lancaster County, the affected communities include Christiana and Quarryville boroughs, as well as Bart, Colerain, Eden, and Sadsbury townships.

Officials said the request is due to recent weather-related changes in local water sources, which have complicated the treatment process at its plant.