The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is urging customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties to use water for essential purposes only.
The request comes after a significant increase in water main breaks and leaks due to cold temperatures, according to a news release on Sunday from WSSC Water, which provides water and wastewater services to the two counties. WSSC Water was responding to 47 breaks and leaks Sunday afternoon, the commission said.
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Water is currently safe to use, but conserving it could help avoid a boil water advisory and preserve water for fire protection, the commission said.
The 1.9 million residents that WSSC Water serves are urged to take shorter showers, limit flushing toilets and avoid using washing machines and dishwashers to conserve water, the news release said.
Customers can use WSSC Water’s mobile app or contact the commission’s emergency services center at 301-206-4002 to report any water main breaks or leaks.
