The issue of low water pressure for families residing in the Drexel Heights development, off Route 329 and Howertown Road, was brought to the attention of Allen Township Board of Supervisors at its Aug. 11 meeting. Several residents were present at the meeting, asking if township officials could help in having the water restored to sufficient levels.

The City of Bethlehem’s authority has provided water for the development since its construction in the 1960s.

“You need to know where the problem is,” Supervisor Al Pierce said.

Whether it is the pipes, geological factors or other criteria has yet to be established.

Township Manager Ilene Eckhart said she has a meeting later this month with Bethlehem authority personnel, and the topic will be brought up.

It was confirmed that no family has been without water, but it is the pressure of the water that’s the problem when turning on the faucet or taking a shower.

It was also said the problem varies in severity throughout the development.

Supervisor Larry Oberly and planning commission member and Emergency Management Services Coordinator Gary Krill, whose families live in the development, expressed similar issues, as did two women who attended the meeting.

Vice Chairman Dale Hassler said there are approximately 90 homes at Drexel Heights.

Northampton Borough Municipal Authority provides water for other areas in Allen Township but not Drexel Heights.