Pennsylvania American Water Tuesday issued a precautionary boil-water advisory for approximately 1,300 customers in portions of Carroll Township and Monongahela in Washington County.
+4 A loss of water pressure at a storage tank in Carroll Township following a water main break Monday resulted in the advisory.
The company said a loss of water pressure could allow contamination to enter the distribution system, increasing the chance the water might contain disease-causing organisms.
The advisory applies to Monongahela customers east of the Sheetz store on East Main Street and Carroll Township customers south of Monongahela Cemetery.
Water officials said customers in these specific areas are affected: Eldora Victory Hill Black Diamond Grandview Wickerham Manor Carroll Plan Sacred Heart Customers in these areas should not drink water without boiling it first and bring all water to a rolling boil for one minute and let cool before using.
The company also installed water tankers at a Giant Eagle at 1300 Country Club Road, Carroll Township, and Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department at 988 Route 837.
People should bring their own containers to collect water at those locations, Pennsylvania American spokesman Gary Lobaugh said.
The company expects the advisory to be lifted Thursday if it meets testing guidelines set by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
He said the storage tank and distribution system are expected to reach adequate levels Tuesday night.