Water main break prompts boil water advisory for Leechburg, remote learning for Kiski Area students
ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- A second water main break in as many days has prompted a boil water advisory for people in Leechburg, West Leechburg, Hyde Park and parts of Allegheny Township, the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County said.
Customers are to boil their water or use bottled water until further notice. The boil water advisory impacts roughly 4,000 customers.
Crews repaired the first water main break on Sunday afternoon; but when they turned the water back on, a second break happened, Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County officials said. The second break, in the 12-inch water main on Route 356, caused a loss of positive water pressure.
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County said that can create conditions that could allow for contamination to enter the water distribution system through back-flow.
The map below shows the affected areas.
Additionally, students in the Kiski Area School District learned remotely on Monday due to the water situation.
Crews expect to have this second break repaired on Monday, but the boil water advisory remains in place until the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County gives an all-clear.
"Very big inconvenience," said Butch Wiskeman, who lives in Hyde Park.
"We're definitely talking all precautions necessary to make sure everyone is safe," Angela Watson of the National Public House in Leechburg said.
Anyone in need of customer service can reach out to 724-755-5800.