Why was a boil water advisory issued for Pennsylvania American Water customers?

A boil water advisory was issued due to a significant water main break in Elrama, Washington County, which caused a loss of water pressure and a risk of bacterial contamination.

How many customers were affected by the boil water advisory?

Nearly 100,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers across Washington and Allegheny counties were affected by the advisory.

When was the boil water advisory lifted?

The boil water advisory was lifted on Monday, February 9, 2026, after water samples tested negative for contamination.

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Water Advisory Lifted for 100K PA Customers

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Summary

Boil water advisory ended for 100,000 customers.
Second water sample tests negative for bacterial contamination.
Water main break in Elrama caused pressure loss and contamination risk.

Water Advisory Lifted for 100K PA Customers

A boil water advisory impacting approximately 100,000 customers of Pennsylvania American Water across Washington and Allegheny counties has been rescinded. The advisory was lifted on Monday, February 9, 2026, after two consecutive sets of water samples tested negative for bacterial contamination, meeting regulatory requirements for resolution.

The disruption began on Friday night, February 6, 2026, following a major 48-inch water main break in Elrama, Washington County. This incident, occurring in front of the Elrama Volunteer Fire Company, led to a power surge that depleted water storage. Pennsylvania American Water stated that the resulting loss of water pressure posed a risk of contamination through backflow or back siphonage within the system.

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