Peters Under A Boil Water Advisory

PETERS TOWNSHIP, PA - Upper St. Clair is one of more than 50 communities in Allegheny and Washington counties that is under a boil water advisory until further notice. The Pennsylvania American Water Company, which issued the advisory late Monday, said samples taken Monday had high turbidity levels that increase chances the water might contain disease-causing organisms.

Penn American is advising the 100,000 customers affected by the advisory to bring all water to a boil for at least one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

Turbidity has no health effects, but can interfere with disinfection and provide the means for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can trigger nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

Pennsylvania American Water is taking corrective actions, including draining its affected water storage tanks, to address the issue. The problem is expected to be resolved by Tuesday evening.

A water buffalo for residents is staged in the township municipal center parking lot.for residents to use. It is
located in the parking area between the police station and municipal building.Pennsylvania American Water also has a water tanker available at the Upper St Clair Community & Recreation Center on Mayview Road.Residents should bring their own containers when visiting a tanker for drinking water.

The boil water advisory applies to the following communities:

Allegheny County

Bethel Park
Clairton
Dravosburg
Elizabeth Township
Elizabeth Borough
Glassport
Jefferson
Jefferson Hills Borough
Liberty
Lincoln
North Fayette
South Fayette
South Park
Upper Saint Clair
West Elizabeth

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Amwell
Avella
Buffalo
Burgettstown
Canton
Canonsburg
Caroll Township
Cecil Township
Chartiers
City of Washington
Claysville
Cross Creek
Donegal Township
East Washington
Fallowfield
Finleyville
Frankfort Springs
Forward Township
Green Hills Borough
Independence
Hanover
Hopewell
Houston
Jefferson
McDonald
McMurray
Midway
Monongahela
Mount Pleasant
New Eagle
North Franklin
North Strabane
Nottingham
Peters Township
Robinson Township
Smith Township
Somerset Township
South Franklin
South Strabane
Union Township
West Middletown

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