PORT VUE (KDKA) — The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for Port Vue and McKeesport.
According to officials, a six-inch water main break near Romine Avenue caused a loss of positive water pressure, which is a “signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system.” Because of that, officials say there is an increased chance disease-causing organisms could be in the water.
The advisory is in effect for Port Vue Borough and the Upper 10th Ward, McKeesport.
Officials say if you live in those areas, you should boil your water before drinking it or use bottled water.
In addition to drinking, water should be boiled before making ice, washing dishes, brushing your teeth and cooking food.
The advisory is in effect until further notice.
Water buffaloes are also being brought in to the Port Vue Borough building and fire department on Romine Avenue.
For more information, visit the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County’s website here or call them at 724-755-5800.

A boil advisory has been issued for the next 72 hours after a main water line broke in Union City in Ohio, according to police.
Water was temporarily shut off in the village, but turned back on shortly after.
A boil advisory has been issued for all residents in the village of Union City in Ohio, according to police.
Police say the advisory is in effect for at least 24 hours, and the water supply was shut off Tuesday afternoon.
“Please take steps to have water available for you and your family,” the department said in a Facebook post.
The cause of the advisory was not immediately known.
We’ll update this page as new details become available.

(Photo: Submitted) GALION – Some Galion residents will need to boil their water before consuming it for the next day after a water main break Tuesday morning.
The broken water main on North Columbus Street was repaired by city workers just before noon Tuesday, according to Matt Echelberry, the city’s communication director.
He said the advisory includes "all residences on North Columbus Street between East Payne and the bridge (south of Sherman), as well as Olentangy Court and Jan Court."
Once water service was restored, residents within in the affected area were asked to run their faucets for at least one minute to clear out their lines.
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"This advisory will be in effect for 24 hours, the water will be tested, and the city will announce when the advisory is lifted," Echelberry said.
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CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) -The Village of Blanchester now have water, but will still be under boil advisory.
It was reported by the Village of Blanchester Water Department earlier that the people of Blanchester were without water due to a main line break.
“Per the BPA update, the water break has been repaired and the main water supply will be slowly turned back on to prevent additional water breaks, we have been advised to continue the water boil advisory until further notification which is expected to be mid Monday," said the Village of Blanchester on their Facebook page.
"We wish to thank the residents for their patience and understanding!”

GARRISON, Iowa — A boil advisory has been issued for the city of Garrison, Iowa in Benton County.
A water main broke in town early Sunday morning, crews are working to fix it right now.
The water department is recommending that customers in this area boil tap water before drinking it or using it for cooking, or use an alternative source, until the advisory is lifted.
Stay with Cbs2/ Fox28 for the latest on the water main break.

ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP — Officials issued an emergency boil-water order Saturday after a disturbance in the township’s largest well led to a gray discharge in the water system.
Effective immediately, the order said homeowners should "vigorously and completely" boil any water meant for human consumption for a full minute past the moment it begins to bubble continuously.
"This is to mitigate any microbial pathogen contamination," said the order, which was released by the township water utility.
It also asked residents to conserve water, which will likely have a gray discoloration for several days until clear water flushes it from the system.
One of the town’s main wells broke Saturday as the storm approached, and water sampling and repairs will have to wait until after the weekend, Mayor Michael Puzio said.
“The problem is in the well field with a pump that appears to have a hole in the casing, creating a stirring effect for sediments, which is why the water appears to be cloudy,” said Township Council President Tucker Kelley.
“Tomorrow a contracted company will come to scope the line.” The utility is working with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to determine what caused the issues and what measures will fix it, the order said.
Updates will be posted to the town’s website.
Puzio said the testing and repairs will take place regardless of Monday’s holiday.
Report coming soon

Though water pressure has been restored following a main break, customers of the Jefferson Regional Water Authority in portions of Montgomery County should continue to boil water for drinking and cooking as a precaution through Tuesday afternoon, according to officials.
A water main break Sunday on Soldier’s Home Miamisburg Road affected 1,500 customers of the water authority based in Miamisburg, said Tara Rinehart, the system’s office manager.
Rinehart said the boil advisory is out of an abundance of caution and offered a guideline.
“I would suggest once it comes to a rapid boil, allow it rapidly boil at least a good 10 minutes,” she said.
“This again is just precautionary.
We have our water being tested constantly and also we have residences we will be pulling samples from.”
Jefferson Regional Water Authority of Montgomery County has issued a boil advisory due to a water main break Sunday.
Water used for consumption and cooking should be boiled before use, according to a release.
Customers who are without water or have low pressure should be restored Sunday.
The boil advisory will be in effect until further notice, the release stated.

The boil water advisory has been lifted for the Brookhollow Subdivision in Lafayette.
_________________________________________________ The Brookhollow Subdivision in Lafayette experienced a break in a water line on Wednesday.
As a precaution, a boil water advisory was issued to all residents living in the neighborhood (Creekside Drive, Country Morning Court and Greenside Court).
It is recommended that all consumers disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods by the following means: Boil water for one full minute in a clean container.
The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.
(The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.)

Mound, Hopkins, Hill, Woodyear, T.J. Lott, HWY 80 East, Thomastown, HWY 602, Sparta, Carpenter, Dlakeith PLTN, Byson, Montrose, Kennedy, Ashley PLTN, Duckport, VTR Airport, Etheridge, Letourneau, Disney Williams, Hannah PLTN, HWY 193, Dudley Pillows, and I-20 East.
Walnut Bayou Water is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately for all customers in the above named areas.
this BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the State Health Department.
It is recommended that all consumers disinfect their water before consuming it (Including Fountain Drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of food by the following means: Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container.
The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.
(The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle or pouring it from one clean container to another.)
Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise.
Walnut Bayou Water System will rescind this BOIL ADVISORY upon notification from the State Regional Laboratory that samples collected from our water supply have been found to be safe.

If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water.
Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled.
Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
The advisory took effect on January 17, 2019 and will remain in effect until the conditions that placed the system at risk of bacterial contamination are resolved.
KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure.
Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.
Regardless of whether the public water supplier or KDHE announced a boil water advisory, only KDHE can issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
If you have questions, please contact the water system or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5795.