ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A hazardous materials spill at Allentown’s water treatment facility prompted a precautionary shelter-in-place order Friday for an area south of the building.
The spill was reported around 10 a.m. at the facility at 1300 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, according to Allentown Fire Department Capt. of Public Affairs Jon Hammel.
The order covers an area about one mile south of the facility, from between 8th Street and Jefferson Street south to Lehigh Street. Mayor Matt Tuerk said approximately 1,300 residents are affected.
Officials described the shelter-in-place order as precautionary. The type and amount of material involved have not been confirmed in the information available.
The order applies to the area described above. Residents should follow directions from local officials.
