D.C. Water issued a Boil Water Advisory to some areas in Northeast on Sunday.
The advisory went out to some customers who had a loss of water pressure on Sunday, D.C. Water said. The utility advised customers to not drink or cook with their water without boiling it first if they are in the impact area.
The impact area includes the neighborhoods of Fort Lincoln, Woodridge and Langdon.
D.C. Water also recommends that customers search their address on the interactive map or call the 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 to determine if they are in the impact area of this advisory.
Here are the steps customers should take when attempting to clean their water:
- Discard any beverages and ice made before and during this advisory.
- Run cold water until clear (if discolored) prior to boiling.
- Run cold water for 2 minutes if known sources of lead are present prior to boiling.
- Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute and let it cool.
- Store cooled water in a clean, covered container.
D.C. Water also said that there is no information that the water was contaminated and the advisory is a precaution while water is tested. Additionally, the earliest the advisory could be lifted is Tuesday as a result of the testing.
Customers with water quality questions should contact the Department of Water Quality at (202) 612-3440 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). All other questions should be directed to DC Water Customer Service at (202) 354-3600 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400 or the Office of Marketing and Communications at (202) 787-2200 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).