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Pa. American Water responds to 'significant' water main break in Allegheny County

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Pennsylvania American Water was on the scene Saturday following a massive water main break in Crafton. RELATED VIDEO: Pennsylvania American Water officially takes over East Dunkard Water AuthorityIn a post from the Crafton Volunteer Fire Department, officials were on the scene of a “significant water main break” at the intersection of Willard and Barr avenues. According to Pennsylvania American Water’s website, repairs are expected to take up to 8.5 hours to complete. “When work is completed, you may experience temporary changes in your water,” the post said for residents in the impacted area. “For discoloration, run cold water at the lowest level of your house. For cloudy water, run water at the highest level of your house. The condition should clear after 3 to 5 minutes of running water.” A cause for the break was not immediately made clear. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

CRAFTON, Pa. —

Pennsylvania American Water was on the scene Saturday following a massive water main break in Crafton.

RELATED VIDEO: Pennsylvania American Water officially takes over East Dunkard Water Authority

In a post from the Crafton Volunteer Fire Department, officials were on the scene of a “significant water main break” at the intersection of Willard and Barr avenues.

According to Pennsylvania American Water’s website, repairs are expected to take up to 8.5 hours to complete.

“When work is completed, you may experience temporary changes in your water,” the post said for residents in the impacted area. “For discoloration, run cold water at the lowest level of your house. For cloudy water, run water at the highest level of your house. The condition should clear after 3 to 5 minutes of running water.”

A cause for the break was not immediately made clear.

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