Boil Water Advisory Issued In Limerick

LIMERICK, PA — A boil water advisory was issued in Limerick Township Thursday afternoon after a loss in water pressure.

Pennsylvania American Water's Royersford system experienced a monitoring system malfunction, which caused the drop in pressure, officials said.

That means there's an "increased chance" that the water could contain disease-causing organisms, according to Pennsylvania American Water.

All told, an estimated 4,635 customers are impacted by the boil water advisory.

For a map of the impacted area, see here or below.

Crews are working to normalize pressure in the Royersford system, and will collect and analyze water samples and bacteria samples before lifting the advisory. There is no estimate yet on when the advisory will be lifted.

Customers are advised to bring all water to rolling boil for one minute before using for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, or cooking.

Tankers of potable water are available to residents from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on each day of the advisory at the following locations:

• Limerick Township Building (rear): 646 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick
• 640 N. Lewis Rd., Limerick
• Giant Foods/Target, 1824 Ridge Pike, Upper Providence Township
• Limerick Diner, 411 Ridge Pike, Limerick

Customers should bring their own containers to fill.