Coverage dated November 6, 2026

Shelter-in-place order lifted Friday night following hazardous material incident at Allentown water treatment facility

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

A shelter-in-place was lifted about 6:30 p.m. Friday in the area near a Lehigh County Authority water treatment plant that experienced a chemical mix-up, leading to a hazardous vapor inside the building.

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WFMZ Allentown
Shelter in place order updated after hazardous materials spill prompts evacuation at Allentown water treatment facility (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Nov 6, 2026
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
At this point, the spill is contained to the facility and there are no evacuations other than at the facility.
WFMZ Allentown
Shelter-in-place order lifted Friday night following hazardous material incident at Allentown water treatment facility (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Nov 6, 2026
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
A shelter-in-place was lifted about 6:30 p.m. Friday in the area near a Lehigh County Authority water treatment plant that experienced a chemical mix-up, leading to a hazardous vapor inside the building.