Boil Water Advisory Continues for Allegheny and Washington Counties
Boil Water Advisory Continues for Allegheny and Washington Counties
US · Published Feb 9, 2026
Boil water advisory in effect for nearly 100,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
The advisory was issued due to a water main break and potential contamination at the Aldrich Water Treatment plant.
Customers are advised to boil water for one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, and other essential purposes until further notice.
Advisory after water main break in Elrama
A boil water advisory is in effect for nearly 100,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers in Allegheny and Washington counties. This follows a significant water main break in Elrama late Friday night, which caused flooding and damage, especially affecting the Elrama Volunteer Fire Company. The advisory was issued due to a power surge that depleted water storage at the Aldrich Water Treatment plant, potentially causing contamination through backflow.
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