Use water for only essential purposes
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Anonymous
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Montgomery county and PG county
Millions of people in the counties are being asked to only use water for “essential purposes effective immediately.” WSSC Water said Tuesday that the request is due to “significant increase in water main breaks and leaks” predicted due to extreme cold. This affects some 1.9 million customers. As of Tuesday afternoon, WSSC Water is aware of 33 breaks and leaks. “At this time, water is safe and there is no need to boil before essential use,” the utility said. The utility company said limiting water use could avoid a “Boil Water Advisory and help preserve water for system storage and fire protection as crews work to repair breaks/leaks across a 1,000-square-mile service area.” Customers should: Use water only as necessary, such as taking shorter showers and quickly turning off faucets from running at full force. Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use). Limit using washing machines and dishwashers. Other advice from the utility includes leaving a faucet running on a trickle when home to keep water moving through pipes and opening cabinet doors to expose pipes the heat in the home. To contact WSSC, call 301-206-4002 |
Anonymous
| Bump. Let's all please do our part so we don't have a Boil Water advisory. |
Anonymous
| What happened after the Clara Barton overflow issue what was it last week? Did they fix and clean up? |
Anonymous
| Once in awhile I do love my well! |
Anonymous
| First its lower your heat to 60 degrees. Then its don't use water. Yeesh. The cold shouldn't make us feel like we're living in the 1800s... |
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Anonymous
| I just saw this on Nextdoor. Wonder how many people are actually getting this message |
Anonymous
What did socialists use before candles? Electricity. |
Anonymous
That should sign up for WSSC water updates or alerts! Come on folks it's the 21st century |
Anonymous
| Navy showers. Try it. |
Anonymous
Until the power goes out. |
Anonymous
Lol! |
Anonymous
| When is this stuff melting? |
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