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local-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Northeast DC Faces Widespread Boil Water Advisory Amid Emergency Outage

Thousands of D.C. residents are under a boil water advisory due to a drop in water pressure that may have allowed contaminants into the system. Affected areas include River Terrace, Mayfair, and others, with D.C. Water working to reroute and restore pressure. The advisory will remain until tests confirm water safety, expected by December 5 at the earliest. Residents are advised to boil water for drinking and cooking, and to discard any beverages made after the advisory was issued.

via WTOP|

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utilities2 years ago•0 min saved

"DC Water Lifts Boil Water Advisory After Successful Safety Tests"

DC Water has lifted the boil water advisory for all affected customers after tests confirmed that the drinking water meets all safety standards. Starting February 12, 2024, a processing fee of $1.95 per transaction for residential customers (2.65% for non-residential) will be added for credit/debit card payments, while E-Check payments will continue to be accepted at no additional charge.

via DC Water|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•4 min saved

"DC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for Northern DC, Testing Underway"

DC Water has collected water samples from areas under a boil water advisory in Northwest and Northeast D.C. after a temporary loss of pressure, with results expected Sunday. Customers in the impacted neighborhoods are advised to boil water before use and discard beverages made after the pressure loss. The advisory will be lifted after two consecutive days of clear samples. Customers with water quality questions can contact DC Water for assistance.

via DC Water|

#boil-water-advisory #dc-water #health-and-safety

public-utilities2 years ago•1 min saved

"Boil Water Advisory for Northern D.C. Bottled Water Distribution"

DC Water has issued a Boil Water Advisory for some customers who experienced a loss of water pressure, prompting emergency water outages in specific areas. Additionally, starting February 12, 2024, a processing fee will be added for credit/debit card payments, while E-Check payments will continue to be accepted at no additional charge.

via DC Water|

#boil-water-advisory #dc-water #emergency-outage

health-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Northwest DC Residents Under Boil Water Advisory"

DC Water issued a Boil Water Advisory for a large area of Northwest D.C. following a water main break, warning residents to boil water before consuming it due to potential contamination. The advisory, affecting an area from the National Zoo to the Maryland line, was prompted by low water pressure, which can lead to the entry of disease-causing organisms. Residents are advised to use cooled, boiled water or bottled water for drinking, cooking, and other purposes. The advisory is expected to be lifted after two consecutive days of clean water tests, with potential health risks including diarrhea, cramps, and nausea.

via WTOP|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Significant Water Main Break Prompts Boil Water Advisory in Northwest DC"

DC Water issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers experiencing low or no water pressure in Northwest DC, urging affected residents to boil water for drinking and cooking due to potential contamination. The advisory will remain in place until follow-up testing confirms the water is safe to drink, with an anticipated lift date of Sunday, January 21 at the earliest. Customers are advised to discard beverages made before the advisory, run cold water before boiling, and seek medical advice if experiencing symptoms. Further information and updates are available through DC Water's customer service and water quality departments.

via PoPville|

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health-and-safety2 years ago•4 min saved

"Boil Water Advisory Issued for DC Neighborhoods"

DC Water issued a Boil Water Advisory for customers in some District neighborhoods due to a loss of water pressure, potentially leading to water contamination. Customers in the impacted area are advised to boil water for drinking and cooking until follow-up testing confirms its safety. The advisory will be lifted after two consecutive days of clean test results. Customers with water quality questions can contact the Department of Water Quality, and additional resources for safe water preparation and hygiene are provided by the CDC and EPA.

via DC Water|

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