Pittsburgh Water is working with emergency responders to clear ice that blocked water intake along the Allegheny River.

Ice in the Allegheny River blocked intake to Pittsburgh Water’s treatment plant on Tuesday, causing concern for water pressure and service.

The cold weather has brought with it freezing ice that has put the Allegheny River on pause. The ice even caused a blockage at the city's water plant on Tuesday.

Treatment plants like Pittsburgh Water are used to clean water of harmful germs and chemicals from rivers, lakes or reservoirs for drinking water.

Ice in the Allegheny River is blocking Pittsburgh Water’s treatment plant, restricting the utility’s operations Tuesday morning. City officials said the blockage is limiting the water company’s capacity and pumping operations.

Search efforts for missing person in the Allegheny River are suspended due to dangerous conditions. Get the latest safety updates and official reports here.

Authorities have identified a man whose body was found in the Allegheny River near Kittanning on Sunday. The man was identified as Clifton H. McHenry, 67, of Kittanning and formerly New Kensington, Coroner Brian Myers said in a statement Tuesday.

Local Orthodox church communities came together Sunday morning for an annual tradition to bless the Allegheny River.