Boil-water advisory issued for parts of Prince George’s Co.
WSSC Water said all Maryland customers “in southern Prince George’s County south of MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue)” are under a boil-water advisory.
Parts of southern Prince George’s County, Maryland, are under a boil-water advisory following a suspected water main break, WSSC Water said Tuesday morning.
According to the utility company, the area affected originally identified customers “south of MD 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue)” being effected. However, just before 6 a.m., WSSC said nearby communities north and east of Maryland Route 4 are also under the advisory.
Crews are searching for where the break is, and once found, will begin repairing it, WSSC Water said in a statement.
WSSC Water said people in southern Prince George’s County, south of Pennsylvania Avenue, may have no water due to the suspected water main break.
It said affected customers who do have any water coming from their taps should bring it to a rolling boil for a minute then allow it to cool before:
- Drinking
- Brushing teeth
- Washing fruits and vegetables
- Preparing baby food and formula
- Making ice
- Giving to pets
WSSC Water also said to discard “all stored water, drinks or ice made recently.”
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