Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Parts of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania American Water resolves issue that led to advisory in Allegheny and Washington counties

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Pennsylvania American Water announced that the boil water advisory for customers in portions of its Allegheny and Washington county service areas has been lifted. The advisory was issued on Saturday after a power surge caused a depletion of water storage at a tank, resulting in a loss of positive pressure in the company's distribution system.

Why it matters

Boil water advisories are issued to protect public health when water quality is compromised, so the lifting of this advisory indicates the water is now safe for consumption. This is an important update for the nearly 95,000 customer connections affected in the region.

The details

The boil lift notice applies to Pennsylvania American Water service areas in Washington and Allegheny counties. The issue that led to the advisory has been resolved, allowing the company to safely lift the boil water requirement for customers.

  • The boil water advisory was issued on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • The advisory was lifted on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Pennsylvania American Water

A water utility company that provides water and wastewater services to customers in Pennsylvania.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of maintaining a reliable water infrastructure and the need for prompt action to address any issues that could compromise water quality and public health.