YARDLEY, Pa. (WTXF) – A boil water advisory issued in for Yardley-area residents has been extended until at least Sunday due to high turbidity levels.
Pennsylvania American Water says water samples taken on November 29 had turbidity levels of 1.7 ntu, which is above the regulatory standard because of these high levels of turbidity there is an increased chance that the water might contain disease-causing organisms.
This warning applies to all Pennsylvania American Water customers in the Yardley-area, which includes Lower Makefield; Yardley Borough and portions of Falls Township.
Officials are urging residents not to drink the water without boiling it first.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms.
These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water.
Pennsylvania American Water is collecting and analyzing additional water quality samples, including bacteria samples.
Pennsylvania American Water will be providing alternate water sources.