(Ambridge, PA) Ambridge Water Authority customers are being advised to boil their water, the authority released the following statement on their website:

The Ambridge Water Authority may be at increased risk from microbial contamination.  We routinely monitor the conditions in the distribution system.  On Sunday, July 30, 2023, we experienced a loss of positive water pressure due to a water line break.  A loss of positive water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through back-flow by back-pressure or back-siphonage.  As a result, there is an increased chance that the water may contain disease-causing organisms.

Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute and let it cool before using; or use bottled water.  You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth and food preparation until further notice.  Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms.

As more information becomes available we will send additional messages.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these significant issues.