US EditionPrince George's, Montgomery Co. Residents Asked To Limit Water Use
WSSC Water asks 1.9 million customers to conserve water amid 33 breaks caused by cold, aiming to avoid boil-water advisories and preserve system pressure.
- On Tuesday, WSSC Water urged customers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties to use water only for essential purposes, affecting about 1.9 million customers after 33 water main breaks and leaks across its 1,000-square-mile service area.
- Frigid temperatures are expected to increase water main breaks and leaks, prompting WSSC Water to warn that heavy snow and ice are hiding breaks across the 1,000-square-mile distribution system.
- WSSC Water advised customers and businesses in the service area to limit showers, avoid flushing after every use, and reduce appliance use, while repair crews may shut down mains and urge reporting leaks to 301-206-4002 or the WSSC Water app.
- Officials warned that severe weather may prolong repairs, causing outages or low pressure, and if pressure drops, WSSC Water may issue a boil-water advisory to protect system storage and fire protection.
- WSSC and DC Water say drinking water has not been affected despite a Potomac sewage spill, with E.coli levels nearly 12,000 times limits and almost 300 million gallons entered the river.
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This week’s extreme temperatures ignited the alarms in the water system in Washington’s metropolitan area. WSSC Water warned that dozens of major pipe ruptures could lead to more severe restrictions if consumption does not decrease, although water is still potable and accessible for the time being. The situation affects millions of residents in Maryland and keeps regional authorities under surveillance.What’s going on with the water? The intense…
1.9 million Montgomery and Prince George's residents urged to limit water use after water main breaks
WSSC Water is urging customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to only use water for essential purposes after several water main breaks and leaks. The essential-water-use-only request was issued because of 33 water main breaks and leaks brought on by the frigid temperatures. The request affects 1.9 million customers in the counties. There are break locations that have not been identified yet. Water is safe and there’s no need to boil …
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WSSC Water Issues Urgent “Essential Use Only” Advisory as Breaks and Leaks Surge
WSSC Water is asking all 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to limit water use to essential purposes immediately. The advisory comes as frigid temperatures cause a surge in water main breaks and leaks, with 33 confirmed so far and more expected. Water remains safe to use, and there is no need to boil before use. Customers are urged to take shorter showers, limit toilet flushing, and reduce laundry and dishwasher use…
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