By Joe Napsha
Trib Total Media
Residents in McKeesport, Port Vue and Versailles borough are being warned to boil their water before drinking because of a microbial contamination, the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County said Sunday.
The problem affects more than 16,000 customers, who are being asked to conserve water during the emergency.
Residents in those communities should bring the water to boil for one minute and let it cool before using for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice, the authority said.
White Oak is under a mandatory conservation order until the issue is resolved, the authority said.
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