WSSC Water is urging all 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to only use water for essential purposes effective immediately. At this time, water is safe and there is no need to boil before essential use.
The urgent essential water use only request is being issued due to a significant increase in the number of water main breaks and leaks brought on by the frigid temperatures including break locations that have not yet been identified.
Until further notice, all customers are being urged to:
• Use water only as necessary – i.e., take shorter showers and quickly turn off faucets immediately after use. • Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use). • Limit using washing machines and dishwashers.
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