WSSC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for ALL Customers in Southern Prince George’s County, Maryland South of MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) Due to Suspected Water Main Break

Portions of Southern Prince George’s County, South of MD 4, Will Not Have Water

For Those With Water, Customers in Southern Prince George’s County Should Bring Water to a Rolling Boil for 1 Minute Before Any Consumption

WSSC Water Declara Aviso de Hervir Agua Para Clientes del Sur del Condado de Prince George, Areas Sur de la Carretera MD 4 (Pennsylvania Ave.) Debido a Una Posible Rotura de la Tubería Principal de Agua

Written by

Lyn Riggins

lyn.riggins@wsscwater.com 301-206-4002

Laurel, Md. – Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:20 a.m. – WSSC Water has issued a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for all customers in southern Prince George’s County south of MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue) following a water main break. WSSC Water crews are in the process of locating the break. Once the break has been located, crews will begin the repair process. This is a developing situation. There is currently no timeframe on when repairs will be complete. More information will be forthcoming.

The BWA is affecting several hundred thousand customers in Southern Prince George’s County, south of MD 4.

Due to the size of the water main break, it is possible the customers in Southern Prince George’s County, south of MD 4, will have no water.

If customers living in southern Prince George’s County have any water coming from their taps, they should bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute then cool it 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 discarded. Boiled water can be stored in a clean container with a cover. Water does not have to be boiled before it is used for bathing as long as it is not consumed.

The BWA is necessary following an active water main break, which caused a large portion of the WSSC Water system south of MD 4 to lose pressure and, in many cases, lose water entirely. When this occurs, there is an increased risk of contamination to the water distribution system. WSSC Water recommends if you live in the affected area, you should boil your water per the guidelines stated above.

WSSC Water will test samples from the impacted area to ensure the water is safe for consumption. Once water safety has been confirmed, WSSC Water will lift the BWA and will notify customers that the advisory has been lifted.

Check the WSSC Water website, X (@WSSCWaterNews) and Facebook for updates as this situation develops. For more information, please contact the WSSC Water Emergency Call Center at 301-206-4002.