Some Kingsessing Residents Still Without Heat, Running Water Week After Water Main Break

By Kerri Corrado, CBS Philadelphia

February 19, 2022

More than a week after a water main break in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood, some people still do not have heat or running water.

While gas and water are fully restored in the area, there are some people still struggling and searching for answers. Their homes are right across from a hole left behind from the main break.

“We have on our hoodies and hats and stuff like that,” Sonya Shired said.

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