Borough declares local disaster emergency as water issues persist

SHENANDOAH – A local disaster emergency has been declared in Shenandoah borough as town and the surrounding area have little-to-no water service.

Borough Manager Mike Cadau announced the declaration Tuesday, which was signed by Council Vice President Mike ‘Zeckie’ Uholik and it is in effect for seven days.

In a release, Cadau says the declaration “was issued to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to allow the Borough to implement emergency response measures, coordinate resources, and request assistance from county and state agencies if necessary.”

Water service to town and the surrounding valley, including William Penn, Lost Creek, and Shenandoah Heights had been greatly diminished or gone entirely for much of the week thus far.

Aqua Pennsylvania says a water main break caused the issue and, at last update, crews were seeking the main and asked anyone who sees water flowing or pooling where it isn’t supposed to to call them at 877-987-2782.

For those who still have water service, a boil water advisory is in effect.

Water is available via a tanker provided by Aqua staged at Shenandoah Borough Hall on West Washington Street.

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