Boil water advisory lifted for over 11,000 in Maryland after main break
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A boil water advisory was lifted on Sunday for over 11,000 customers after a water main break near a Maryland metro station on Saturday, officials said.
WSSC Water said the advisory is lifted for Hyattsville, Cheverly, Seat Pleasant, Capitol Heights and other nearby areas of Prince George’s County. Test results indicate the water is safe to consume, WSSC Water said.
Running water has been restored to all residential customers in Prince George’s County after reports of low or no water pressure Friday night. Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute before drinking, said Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) officials.
The boil water advisory (BWA) was announced after a water main broke at 5540 Columbia Park in Hyattsville, near the Cheverly Metro Station. Crews had to build an access road to reach the broken pipe before repairs could start, according to WSSC.
WSSC Water continued working to repair the large water main Sunday and said the lifting of the BWA is not tied to the completion of water main repairs.
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Anyone who experienced low or no water pressure on Friday should boil water. To see if your family is affected, you can visit this interactive map from WSSC or see the image below.
Affected people should boil their water before:
- Drinking
- Brushing teeth
- Washing fruits and vegetables
- Preparing baby food and formula
- Making ice
- Giving to pets
All stored water, drinks, or ice made recently should be thrown away. Water does not have to be boiled before showering or bathing, washing dishes or washing clothes, said WSSC officials.
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A water distribution center is open until 5:00 p.m. in Cheverly, according to WSSC officials.
It is unclear when all water main repairs could be complete.