Under a boil water advisory? Here's what you need to know

PITTSBURGH — A boil water advisory has been lifted for hundreds of thousands of people after a 24-inch water main blew Friday morning at water storage tanks in Castle Shannon and Green Tree, leading to massive flooding. People and pets had to be rescued from their homes by emergency crews and dozens of schools are closed for the day.

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SCHOOL CLOSINGS

Pennsylvania American Water officials said the loss of water pressure affecting over 30 boroughs and parts of the City of Pittsburgh meant conditions could allow contamination to enter the water system. Untreated water could include bacteria, viruses and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea and headaches.

Getting updates on massive Penn American water break affecting southern Allegheny County & city of Pittsburgh. Early description is catastrophic in scope.
— bill peduto (@billpeduto) September 20, 2019

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From Friday until early Sunday, officials with the water company advised all affected customers to bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute and then let it cool before using. They also advised customers can use bottled water. The water company also advised using boiled or bottled water for pets.

The list of affected locations included: