People in Cumberland County are reporting several closures, including the Walmart and Sheetz locations along the Carlisle Pike, after Pennsylvania American Water said a water main break caused a storage tank to drain Friday.
The water main break Friday caused a storage tank to drain, leaving some customers without water service and others with limited pressure, according to the company.
The roughly 42,000 affected customers are in Cumberland and northern York counties, including: Camp Hill, Lemoyne, New Cumberland, Shiremanstown, West Fairview and Wormleysburg boroughs; East Pennsboro, Hampden, Lower Allen, Silver Spring townships; parts of Middlesex and Upper Allen townships; and parts of Fairview and Newberry townships.
One resident in Hampden Township said the Walmart and Sheetz locations on Carlisle Pike were closed entirely. Other residents in the area reported low water pressure issues or closures at nearby shopping/dining locations, but it is not clear how widespread the closures are or how long they will last.Adams Ricci ParkPennsylvania American Water customers will receive either one large pack of water bottles or two small packs of water bottles, according to the company.
Police in Lower Allen Township reported “a severe traffic backlog on Carlisle Road,” near Cedar Cliff High School, around 11:30 a.m. Police are asking anyone who is not picking up necessary water bottles to avoid the area. Here’s how to properly boil water, according to Pennsylvania American Water: Bring water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and cool before using. Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and making food until further notice, the company said.Boil water advisory issued for over 40k residents in Cumberland, York countiesIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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