LOWER PROVIDENCE >> Pennsylvania American Water today issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers in portions of Lower Providence Township following loss of water pressure in one of its storage tanks.
Pennsylvania American Water experienced a loss in positive water pressure on October 5, due to an issue at one of its storage tanks. As a result, there is an increased chance that the water might contain disease-causing organisms.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.
These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
Pennsylvania American Water crews have corrected the issue and restored water pressure to the storage tank.
We will inform you when the corrective actions have been completed and you no longer need to boil your water. This information will also be provided on Pennsylvania American Water’s website at www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com, under the Alerts Notifications section.

Hampden Township boy earns one of scouting’s top honors.
An Eagle Scout from Hampden Township has earned the Boy Scouts of America’s most prestigious conservation award through projects that have benefited the community.
William Fish of Troop 80 is being awarded the William T. Hornaday Silver Medal at a troop court of honor ceremony scheduled for July 30 at the Hampden Township Community Center.
The William T. Hornaday Silver Medal is the Boy Scouts’ highest conservation award, dubbed “an Olympic medal housed by the Earth.” Only 250 scouts have earned the award in its present inception since 1975.
One involved creating a battery recycling project in all Cumberland Valley schools.
He worked with township commissioners and the sewer authority, as well as the Pennsylvania American Water Co., several Boy Scout troops, conservation groups and community civic associations to produce the packets.
Another project involved organizing a debate on the process of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
Another project was a two-mile cleanup along the Conodoguinet Creek that involved multiple Boy Scout troops, conservation groups, students and civic associations.
His Eagle Scout project project involved park cleanup, renovations and storm drain installations at two locations in Hampden Township’s Pinebrook neighborhood.
After earning Eagle Scout, he decided to try for the Hornaday Medal as way to keep busy during his final year of scouting.

NEWS BRIEF: Boil water advisory lifted.
Pennsylvania American Water lifted the boil water advisory for Lackawanna County customers today, according to an alert from their website.
A water main break along Mill Street in Dunmore on Saturday, April 8 resulted in the precautionary advisory to boil water in case of contamination.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection authorized lifting the advisory after water samples collected on April 10 and 11 returned from tests with acceptable results.
Director of Housing and Residential Life Ross Novak sent an email today advising students to run hot and cold water in residence halls, public restrooms and water fountains for a few minutes before use to clear any old or discolored water that remains in the system.
Additionally, Novak relayed a message from Chartwells Dining Services in another email today, stating that “necessary steps are being taken to ensure the health and safety of everyone who uses the dining facilities.” Dining Services is in the process of flushing water supply lines and restoring cooking and serving equipment in the Atrium and Learning Commons cafes.
These dining locations will return to their normal operation hours soon, according to the email.
The lifted advisory applies to customers in Scranton, Dunmore, Dickson City, Throop, Olyphant, Blakely, Peckville, Jessup, Archbald, Old Forge, Taylor, Clarks Summit and Clarks Green, as well as parts of Glenburn Township, Scott Township and South Abington Township.
Pennsylvania American Water representatives thanked customers for their patience and cooperation during the situation and said more information could be found by contacting their customer service center at (800)-565-7292.