Boil water advisory issued for parts of Clarks Green, South Abington Township

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Pennsylvania American Water has issued a boil water advisory for customers in portions of Clarks Green and South Abington Township after a problem at a local pump station.

The advisory affects about 580 customers following a loss of water pressure reported Sunday. Officials say a drop in pressure can increase the risk of contamination entering the system, raising concerns about potential bacteria or other harmful organisms.

Customers in the following areas are impacted:

Fairview RoadNorth Abington RoadOld Orchard RoadGreenbriar DriveBelmont AvenueBrighton DriveGrayson DriveVassar AvenueYale BoulevardCornell AvenueBucknell DriveLewis LaneStarlight DriveSterling RoadAutumn CircleBirch Hill DriveSimerell RoadStevenson RoadAbbey DriveHampton DriveCrossgate DriveGatepost LanePossum WayRabbit RunPine View CircleSquirrel RunVenard RoadPheasant RunCardinal LaneFox Hill RoadQuail Hollow DriveFairfield CircleEpirus HillBrookview LaneSaddle Loop RoadLaconia CircleElaine’s CircleFrench Manor RoadMaggie’s RoadApplewood Acre

As a precaution, residents in these areas are advised to boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or making ice.

Pennsylvania American Water says it is working to resolve the issue and will notify customers when the advisory is lifted.