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11,000 Montgomery County Residents Could Have Contaminated Drinking Water: Report
A boil water advisory was issued to nearly 11,000 Pennsylvania American Water customers as of Friday, Sept. 30, according to the company and 6abc.
The advisory was issued as emergency repairs were made due to a main break around 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 29. The advisory impacts customers in East Norriton, Whitpain, and Plymouth townships, the Blue Bell section of Whitpain Township, and a portion of Norristown Borough.
Low water pressure or service interruption was expected. Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute. Water is okay…
Boil Water Advisory In Effect For 9 Central Jersey Towns
Pipe repairs to a water main leak put a boil water advisory in effect for nine towns across three New Jersey counties.
New Jersey American Water said it will be distributing free bottled water for residents in Clark, Dunellen, Edison (northern sections), Green Brook, Linden, Middlesex, Piscataway, Roselle and South Plainfield.
Bottles can be collected at:
495 Sidney Road, Piscataway from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
4000 Hadley Road, South Plainfield from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
"New Jersey American Water is working to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible," the company said.
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