Day 2 Of Limerick Boil Water Advisory: What To Know

LIMERICK, PA — Friday marked the second day of the boil water advisory impacting thousands of residents in the Limerick area.

There is no word yet from officials on when the advisory will be lifted. Pennsylvania American Water said the advisory will be in place "until further notice."

The advisory has led to local businesses within the impacted area closing for the duration of the advisory, including Sal's Bravo Pizza of Limerick, Go Popcorn, Piazza Presto BYOB, Sonny's Italian Deli, Creekside Sports Bar and Grille, Craft Ale House, and more.

The Spring Ford Area School District said that all water fountains, water bottle filling stations, and sinks approved for drinking will be shut off during the advisory. Students will be provided with bottled water.

Authorities have not released an estimate for when the advisory will be lifted. Though a recent Pennsylvania American advisory issued in Norristown and Plymouth lasted about two days, no two situations are exactly alike. In the case of Pennsylvania American's Royersford system, there was a monitoring system malfunction which caused a drop in pressure, which could possibly expose the water to disease-causing organisms.

All told, an estimated 4,635 customers are impacted. For a map of the impacted area, see here or below.

As a reminder, tankers of potable water are available to residents from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at least through Saturday, Jan. 4 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

As previously noted, customers should bring their own tankers to fill.