The Allegany County Utilities Division is in the process of replacing water lines in the area of Orchid Street, Iris Avenue, Fall Avenue, Norwood Avenue and Primrose Street. Beginning today, the contractor, Excavating Associates, Inc., will be connecting to the existing system. The connection will require the existing system to be shut down for a period of time and residents in the area will be without water service. Construction crews will work as quickly as possible to make the required connection and restore the service.