Multiple water main breaks causing shortages in Avalon

AVALON, Pa. — Multiple water main breaks Saturday in Avalon have caused water shortages for residents of the borough, Allegheny County spokeswoman Amie Downs said.

A tweet from Allegheny County indicated that the breaks happened in the areas of Center Avenue and North Chestnut Street, Orchard Avenue and South Chestnut Street and Howden Street.

Channel 11 News was told that there were a total of seven breaks, forcing road closures and flooding one resident’s garage.

A water buffalo has been placed at the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department on New Brighton Road for impacted residents, Downs said.

However, a post on the fire department's Facebook page stressed that the water is non-drinkable.

Officials have not given a timetable for repairs, which are being made by crews from West View Water Authority.

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