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[quote=Anonymous]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 [/quote]

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