More than 90,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers are under a boil water notice as of Saturday morning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to PAW, an early morning power surge caused a depletion of water storage at the tank near the Aldrich Water Treatment Plant in Elrama.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This also results in a loss of water pressure within the distribution system, and that could lead to contamination entering the system through backflow or back siphonage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The boil water advisory applies to customers in both Allegheny and Washington counties.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pennsylvania American Water said that normal electrical service has been restored, and they are collecting and analyzing water samples for further testing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Customers can enter their address and view a map to see if they’re affected by this advisory at this link<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Under a boil water advisory, you are asked to bring all water to a rolling boil and let it boil for one minute. This includes all water – water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Contaminated water can cause bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, which can lead to nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and other ailments.\u00a0<\/p>\n More information can be found on Pennsylvania American Water’s website<\/a>\u00a0at this link or by calling their customer service center at 800-565-7292.\u00a0<\/p>\n