Overview
- Pittsburgh Water says the blockage is limiting intake capacity and hindering normal pumping.
- Crews are working with emergency responders to clear the formation at the river intake.
- Some of the ice was broken off by 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, but restrictions persist.
- A barge and tugboat are being deployed to assist with mechanical ice removal.
- The utility says conditions remain developing and updates will be provided as work continues.