Pennsylvania American Water officials say about 500 homes and businesses were affected. Author: WNEP Web Staff, Courtney Harrison Published: 10:36 AM EST February 24, 2021 Updated: 9:01 PM EST February 24, 2021 SCRANTON, Pa. — UPDATE: As of 7 a.m. on Thursday, Pennsylvania American Water says that the repairs on the breaks have been finished. Original story: Crews are fixing a water main break that affects hundreds of homes and businesses in Scranton. The break in the 12-inch main happened around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday on Hollow Avenue, near Interstate 81 and the North Scranton Expressway. Pennsylvania American Water officials say about 500 homes and businesses are affected. Newswatch 16 found signs on doors of many businesses along Business Route 6 between the area of the Viewmont Mall in Dickson City all the way up to the Blakely area.