NEW SEWICKLEY TWP. — It's day two of boiling water for township residents.
Officials with the New Sewickley Township Sanitary Authority said a boil water advisory still is in place for residents after an 8-inch water main break Monday night. A water buffalo containing potable water is available at Pine Run Volunteer Fire Station along 9th Street Extension. Officials said it is unknown when the advisory will be lifted.
Precautionary boil water advisories are issued following a loss of positive water pressure, which occurs after a sizable water main break. That loss in pressure creates conditions that can allow contamination to enter the water system. Water samples must be collected and analyzed to confirm that water quality is not affected and that water is safe or drinking.
The break occurred around 9 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Harvey Run Road. Authority crews repaired the break and restored pressure Tuesday morning. The Freedom Area School District called a two-hour delay because of the break.