| AS OF SUNDAY, APRIL 19, THE DO NOT USE RESTRICTION HAS BEEN LIFTED!
The Mifflin County Municipal Authority is issuing a Do Not Drink Notice for all customers effective Saturday April 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM. This advisory is being issued out of an abundance of caution following a vehicle accident that occurred on April 17, 2026, at the Laurel Creek Dam/Reservoir.
SITUATION OVERVIEW
The accident involved an overturned commercial truck and resulted in a fuel, fluid, oil leak in the Laurel Creek Dam/Reservoir.
Due to an electrical transformer surge which resulted in a catastrophic loss to one of the primary alternate water sources, it could not be utilized to meet water system demands. As a result, water levels cannot be sustained to supply all customers with water without drawing from the Laurel Creek Reservoir. The LCFP is scheduled to resume water withdraw from the reservoir and treatment, and begin distributing to the system Saturday, April 18, 2026.
While no contamination has been confirmed in the treated water at this time, this precautionary measure is necessary to protect public health and ensure system reliability.
Emergency testing resources are being deployed to expedite water quality test results.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESIDENTS
Until further notice, residents in the affected area should:
• Use bottled water only for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and making ice.
• Do NOT boil the water before use. Boiling may not remove chemical contaminants.
WHAT IS BEING DONE
Our technical team is conducting intensive water quality testing and monitoring in
coordination with PA Department of Environmental Protection.
Alternative water sources will be available at times/locations to be announced at
mifflincountyho2.com.
STAY INFORMED
We will provide updates as soon as more information is available. A "Problem Corrected" notice will be issued when testing confirms the water is safe for all uses.
For more information, please visit mifflincountyh2o.com
Drinking water will be available for residents at two locations on Sunday April 19th
• 8 AM to Noon at the Mifflin County Water Authority - 5300 Old US Hwy 322, Milroy, PA 17063
• 1 PM to 4 PM at the Lewistown Police Department – 70 Chestnut St., Lewistown, PA 17044 |
