Laurel, Md. – Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. – WSSC Water crews have located the broken 54-inch diameter water main responsible for the Boil Water Advisory (BWA) in Southern Prince George’s County. Crews have isolated the break (turning off nearby valves), which will allow them to safely begin repairs.
Customers can click on this interactive map and type in their address to see if they live in the impacted areas.
This is a developing situation. There is currently no timeframe on when repairs will be complete or when the BWA will be lifted. Stay tuned for additional updates.
Due to the size of the water main break, it is possible customers in Southern Prince George’s County will have no water/low pressure.
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 washing hands or 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 in Southern Prince George’s County 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.
