{"id":319839,"date":"2026-11-02T23:52:36","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T23:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/319839\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T23:52:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T23:52:36","slug":"water-main-break-in-bethlehem-disrupts-service-for-hundreds-bethlehem-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/319839\/","title":{"rendered":"Water main break in Bethlehem disrupts service for hundreds | Bethlehem Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rich Rolen | for WFMZ-TV<\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – City crews are working to repair a water main break that is affecting hundreds of residents and several nearby businesses.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Hundreds of residents are dealing with low water pressure, and Lehigh University, Northampton Community College’s Fowler Center and Wind Creek are also affected.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

NCC Fowler announced it is without water due to the main break and will be closed for the remainder of the day Monday.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Authorities are asking residents to avoid the area if possible and for locals to minimize water usage until normal pressure is reliably restored.<\/p>\n

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