Crews work to repair water main break in Reading, service disrupted for 1,600 customers

READING, Pa. — Crews from the Reading Area Water Authority (RAWA) are working to repair a 16-inch water main break on Lancaster Avenue.

As a result, residents and businesses in the area, particularly near the intersection of Lancaster Ave and New Holland Road, are advised by RAWA to avoid the location while repairs are underway.

RAWA says residents and Business’s in the surrounding area may experience low or no water pressure. 

According to Reading Area Water Authority, 1,600 customers are affected with no or low water pressure.

A boil water notice will be issued to the customers affected by a complete shut down of water, RAWA says.

Crews are on scene working to make repairs and RAWA says this main break will take some time to repair.

There is no official word yet on how long repairs will take.

A boil water advisory has been issued for the affected area.

RAWA says it will provide more updates as they become available.