Overview
- The order applies across the Mechanicsburg system, including parts of Silver Spring, Hampden and Lower Allen townships, and the boroughs of Lemoyne, Wormleysburg, East Pennsboro, New Cumberland, Shiremanstown and Camp Hill, plus Newberry and Fairview townships.
- Customers are asked to limit water use to essential purposes only, targeting a temporary 10–15% reduction.
- Production has been increased at the Silver Spring Water Treatment Plant to bolster supply for the affected area.
- The utility is working to open emergency interconnections with neighboring water systems to stabilize service.
- The order was issued Saturday night and remains in effect, with updates and lift notices to be sent through the utility's automated alerts.