(File Photo of the Route 51 Sign)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) A major water main break is impacting service in multiple Beaver County communities. The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa announced today a “significant water break” of a 16-inch transmission line on the exit ramp of Route 51. Officials say that this break is resulting in a significant loss of water in tanks within Aliquippa. Some Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa customers will be without water until repairs are made and the plant can resume operations. A timeline of when the work would be done was not immediately available. The water authority also urged customers in West Aliquippa, the Industrial Park, Potter Township and Raccoon Township to conserve water. Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker announced today that the City of Aliquippa and the Aliquippa Water Authority have declared a State of Emergency due to three major water main breaks that are impacting them. Walker also stated that the City of Aliquippa is actively coordinating with the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Governor Josh Shapiro’s Office to bring critical resources into the city.