photo by Pablo Raw

From DC Water:

“All DC Water customers in the impact area under the boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below.

DC Water issued the boil water advisory as a conservative measure to protect public health, and we sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience while we took necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the tap water we deliver.

DC Water lifted the boil water advisory after tests confirmed that drinking water meets all water quality safety standards. DC Water tested water samples from multiple sites in the affected area and has verified that there is no risk of water contamination from the loss of pressure in some portions of the distribution system. 

Please see the interactive map at dcwater.com or call the 24-Hour Command Center at 202- 612-3400 to verify if your address was in the affected area.

Customers residing in the previously affected area should take the following precautions before returning to normal water usage: (more…)


Thanks to M. for sending: “I go past this house while I’m walking my dog in Brightwood. I certainly would never want to step up on their porch.”

Update from a reader:

“as a long-time neighbor of this house, this isn’t a statement of violence but on the human experience. They have had many posted statements that align with violence from authority to the black community. I can see how this could be misinterpreted, but it’s about the dangers of our flawed society and not a threat to our neighbors.”



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