Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Parts Of Langhorne, Middletown

A boil water advisory for residents in parts of Langhorne Borough and Middletown Township has been lifted.

Laboratory tests confirmed the water is safe to drink, the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority announced Wednesday afternoon.

The boil water advisory was triggered Saturday evening after a water main break caused by a contractor performing road work at the intersection of North Pine Street (Route 413) and Winchester Avenue in the borough.

The break required emergency repairs and led the authority to issue the boil water advisory for the neighborhoods around the break.

“We are pleased to report that the main break was repaired, and all laboratory tests have been completed and show that there is no bacteria in the water,” the authority said in a statement Wednesday. “It is no longer necessary to boil your water.”

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The impacted area included North Pine Street, East Winchester Avenue, East Watson Avenue, and several surrounding streets, including Penns Avenue and Valley View Road.

While some residents outside the boil water advisory boundary had discolored water, the safety requirement was limited to the immediate vicinity of the break.

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Fiber optic crews had been working in the area recently, but the authority did not identify the specific contractor that caused the break, which also led to sinkholes.

Repair crews completed work on the line in less than 24 hours, officials said.

Under state regulations, the authority was required to conduct mandatory bacteria testing before the advisory could be lifted.

The authority apologized for the inconvenience caused by the “unforeseen event” and thanked customers for their patience.

Residents with further questions are directed to contact the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority office at 215-343-2538.