PWSA boil water advisory taking toll on Millvale community.
The boil water advisory is still in effect for residents in Millvale nearly a week after it was first issued.
Until the advisory is lifted, it continues to take a toll on the community.
“It’s starting to get frustrating.” With the Labor Day holiday on Monday, many residents are struggling with the simplest of tasks.
Everything from cooking to cleaning dishes and drinking has to be done with bottled water, which is becoming expensive.
The advisory was issued Monday night after officials spotted a tear in the cover at the Lanpher Reservoir.
They were worried about contamination from birds who sit on the cover.
PWSA released a statement on Twitter Saturday night regarding the situation.
“The water advisory continues until more information is available.” On Sunday, PWSA issued a release regarding the advisory, saying “the Millvale water quality results have been within required standards.” However, it said PWSA and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection have conducted additional water tests to provide “an abundance of proof that no water quality violations exist.” PWSA said that the advisory could be lifted within the next few days if the results from samples taken Saturday continue to be satisfactory.
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