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2 MD Counties Put On Essential Water Use Only Amid Water Main Breaks, Leaks

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An increase in water main breaks and leaks are anticipated in Montgomery and Prince George's counties due to continuing frigid temperatures.

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“Essential Use of Water only” Alert Issued for the Third Day in Maryland

The Maryland Water Authority (WSSC Water) has maintained its directive to limit the use of water for essential purposes only for its 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The request for “exclusive use for essential needs” was initially issued at 11:15 a.m. on January 27. WSSC Water emphasizes that water remains safe for basic consumption and use, and that for the time being it is not necessary to issue a notice of bo…

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2 MD Counties Put On Essential Water Use Only Amid Water Main Breaks, Leaks

An increase in water main breaks and leaks are anticipated in Montgomery and Prince George's counties due to continuing frigid temperatures.

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City Asks Residents to Use Water Only for Essential Needs

Due to extreme cold weather and a sharp increase in water main breaks and leaks across the region, the City of Rockville is asking residents and

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Update 6:10 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Expected to Continue Through Weekend for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Extreme Cold and Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks

Update 6:10 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Expected to Continue Through Weekend for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Extreme Cold and Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks Karen White Thu, 01/29/2026

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Patch broke the news in United States on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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