Rich Rolen | for WFMZ-TV
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – City crews are working to repair a water main break that is affecting hundreds of residents and several nearby businesses.
Bethlehem water and maintenance crews say the break is at 3rd and Hayes streets, near Wind Creek Resort. A Northampton County Emergency Communications supervisor told 69 News it happened just before 5:45 p.m.
Hundreds of residents are dealing with low water pressure, and Lehigh University, Northampton Community College’s Fowler Center and Wind Creek are also affected.
There is no estimate yet on when the break will be repaired. Crews remain on the scene working to get the gushing water under control.
NCC Fowler announced it is without water due to the main break and will be closed for the remainder of the day Monday.
The Northampton County 9-1-1 center is asking residents not to call about the break, saying dispatchers can only confirm that one main break happened at 3rd and Hayes streets.
Authorities are asking residents to avoid the area if possible and for locals to minimize water usage until normal pressure is reliably restored.
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