The advisory follows a water main break, which drained area water storage tanks, causing low water pressure and water outages for … Now that the commission has declared a general investigation, it will host a status conference at the Public Service Commission’s main room in Charleston on July 16 at 9:30 a.m. Caitlin Tan is working as Inside Appalachia’s folklife reporter, as part of a Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies grant. The Mountain Watershed Association said Monday there is a water issue in Nicholson, German and Georges Townships because of water loss and a leak, which they have not yet located. Pennsylvania Election Results Updates: The Count Continues In Pittsburgh, Philadelphia And Across The State, Pa. State Police Cancel Amber Alert For Two Children Abducted In New York, Police In Riot Gear Arrive At 'Stop The Steal' Rally Downtown Where Tensions Rise Between Opposing Groups, Judge Tosses Out Trump Campaign Lawsuit Attempting To Stop Vote Count In Pennsylvania, Pitt Researchers Discover Llama 'Nanobodies' Are Powerful New Coronavirus Treatment, Family Counselor In Westmoreland Co.

It's an urgent issue for Mountain Water Authority customers along Walnut Hill Road, who have been without water on some of the hottest days of the summer. Otto said. It serves more than 600 Fayette County customers. >> A MANAGER WITH MOUNTAIN WATER TOLD ME THEY’VE BEEN WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK TRYING TO FIN BREAK WHICH WASN’T EASY. After Page-Kincaid rejected WVAW’s proposals in early 2020, rehabilitation of the treatment plant did not make substantial process. Water buffaloes are being set up for household use, but emergency workers say people should get water to drink. THEY’RE NOT A LARGE WATER LINE COMPANY THAT MANY IMAGINE >> YOU CAN GET MORE UPDATES ON THE GERMAN TOWNSHIP FACEBOOK PAGE AND IF YOU NEED WATER, CALL 911 THEY’LL BE ABLE TO DIRECT YOU TO THE BEST PLACE TO G, A boil water advisory is in place for German, Georges and Nicholson townships in Fayette County, where some residents have not had water service since Friday.A manager with Mountain Water told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that they are making progress. Justice, Staff Test Negative For Coronavirus, As W.Va.’s Virus Numbers Trend Upward, Officials Make No Moves Toward Shut Down, Districts With Close W.Va. House Races Still Have Hundreds Of Outstanding Absentee Ballots. The boil water advisory affects about 200 customers, and some businesses. HE SAID THEY’RE MAKING PROGRESS LOCATING THE AREA FOR THE BREAK AND EVEN RESTORING IT TO SOME. >> JUST THINK ABOUT 5 DAYS NOT BEING ABLE TO DO WHAT YOU DO NORMALLY. The petition also requested that a “responsible” utility take over the Page-Kincaid provider.

Coalfields To Receive $7 Million For Job, Infrastructure Growth. The advisory area includes Shuff, Rogers, Kinneson, Almond and Mote streets; Honeysuckle Lane; … We don't know where it's at," German Township Supervisor Louis "L.C." FAYETTE COUNTY (KDKA) — A water boil advisory is in place in Fayette County until further notice. MOUNTAIN WATER RESIDENTS IN GERMAN, GEORGES AND NICHOLSON TOWNSHIPS STARTED TO NOTICE THEY’RE WATER PRESSURE WAS GETTING LOW LAST WEEK AND BY FRIDAY MANY OF THEM WERE WITHOUT IT. The West Virginia Public Service Commission has opened a general investigation into the quality of water service provided by the Page-Kincaid Public Service District in Fayette County. He believes they've located the area where the break is, and have restored service to some customers. “Many of those residents specifically requested the water system be taken over by a responsible utility,” Lane said. ©2020, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WTAE-TV. OTTO THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE FIXED BEFORE THEY WERE REALLY NEEDED. Facing Sex Trafficking And Child Sexual Abuse Charges, 10-Year-Old Accused Of Shooting Grandmother At Fayette County Church, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Holds Lead Over Republican Challenger Heather Heidelbaugh, Line For License-To-Carry Permits Wraps Around Allegheny County Courthouse, Police Give Pittsburgh-Area Establishments 7 Notices Of Violation, 8 Warnings Over Coronavirus Orders, Public File for WPCW-TV / PittsburghsCW.com. They have over 82 miles of water line, and they have no idea where it's at. >> THEY HAVE THEIR HANDS FULL. September 28, 1955: Labor Activist Mother Blizzard Dies, Rockwool Facility In Jefferson County Under Investigation For Alleged Irresponsible Business Conduct, September 16, 1921: Aviator "Five Dollar Frank" Thomas Born, Remembering Elaine Purkey: W.Va. Social Activist, Musician, Reopening Of Mine Wars Museum Includes Uncovered History, How W.Va. Miners With Black Lung Disease Are Navigating The Pandemic, W.Va. PSC Gives Page-Kincaid 30 Days To Reach Deal With West Virginia American Water. “The commission had been promised that these problems were being resolved.”. The Southern Coalfield Airports: Where Did They Go? You are urged to bring your water to a boil used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, bathing, and food preparation to a full boil for a minimum of one minute, then cool before use. Boil advisory issued parts of Fayette County. Several townships in Fayette County are under a boil water advisory by the Mountain Watershed Association. Also, water tankers are available at the following locations:Old Jarrett's Bar at Walnut Hill Road and Smithfield Masontown RoadNicholson Township BuildingMasontown Mennonite ChurchStrickland EstatesMy Darlins Store on Walnut Hill RoadCrossview Acres Road (in the cul-de-sac). Coronavirus Is Surging: How Severe Is Your State's Outbreak? Also, water tankers are available at the following locations: Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. We don't know where it's at," German Township Supervisor Louis "L.C."