MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) Good news for hundreds of families and businesses in Monroe County, the boil water advisory has been lifted.

More than 700 households or businesses in Smithfield and Middle Smithfield Townships no longer have to boil their water before using.

The “Pennsylvania American Water” says  precautionary boil advisory was put in place says a storm-related electrical issue affected the water treatment process.

The company says the department of environmental protection authorized the lifting of the boil advisory.