Water Main Break Creates Geyser In Sharpsburg
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SHARPSBURG (KDKA) - A water main break created a geyser in Sharpsburg, taking out water service for some residents.
Allegheny County said the break happened at Ninth Street and Clay Street.
Sharpsburg: 9th St/Clay St - water break; water is out in the area and unknown time for restoration
— Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) November 12, 2019
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority said it is a 6-inch main attached to a supply main that runs to the Lanpher Reservoir.
There are no customers impacted by the break.
Repairs will happen in the morning, officials said.
It's not clear what caused the break.
In photographs from the Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department, water could be seen flooding the streets.
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