Tarentum calls in additional support after crews meet ‘unexpected challenges’ reparing water main

TARENTUM, Pa. — Tarentum officials have called in help to repair a broken water main.

Borough officials first reported the break on East 5th Avenue around 3:20 p.m. The break impacts buildings between Allegheny Avenue and Main Street.

At 8 p.m., officials said crews “encountered unexpected challenges” while trying to repair the water main. Additional support has now been brought in to help with the repairs.