SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A water main break shut down a portion of a Shaler road overnight.
RIGHT NOW: Crews have repaired a water main line on Soose Road in Shaler Township and are now working to repair/reopen the road. The Hampton Shaler Water Authority says once water service is restored, customers may experience discolored water @WPXI pic.twitter.com/N4HTS0me2c
— Lauren Talotta (@LaurenTalottaTV) May 18, 2023
According to Shaler police, Soose Road is shut down near Parker Street and Seavey Road.
The line was repaired around 6:30 a.m. and crews told Channel 11 they were working to get the road repaired.
11 News spoke with officials, who said there is no need for water buffalos at this time.
The Hampton Shaler Water Authority said that residents may notice discolored water when service is restored.
Discolored water is safe for consumption unless you have health issues, according to the water authority.
Water was shut off in the area for crews to repair the break.
As of 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Soose Road has reopened to traffic.
Our crews spoke with Shaler police Wednesday night, who said one of the homes had water in the basement. We don’t know how many homes were impacted.
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