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JACKSON TWP. — If you live in the Sutton Hills development in Jackson Township, Pennsylvania American Water Co. advises, “Don’t drink the water.”
The utility Wednesday issued a precautionary boil advisory due to low tank levels caused by a water main break.
Approximately 65 customers are affected.
The boil advisory applies to customers along the following streets:
• Blueberry Hill
• Cross Creek Road
• Deer Hill Road
The water company has stationed a water tanker at the intersection of Blueberry Hill and Cross Creek roads. Customers should bring their own containers when visiting a tanker for drinking water.
For a map of the affected area, go to www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com, and select Alert Notifications.
The water company warns customers to bring all water to a roiling boil, let it boil for one minute, and cool before using. Residents can also use bottled water. You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and food preparation until further notice.
Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches.
If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may wish to consult with a physician. People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly may be at increased risk.
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
Pennsylvania American Water will inform customers when repairs have been completed and you no longer need to boil your water. This information will also be provided on the company’s website.
For more information, contact Pennsylvania American Water’s customer service center at (800) 565-7292.