David reports: “Crazy water main break by McMillan Reservoir. Traffic is a mess. Cars are stalled out the water is so deep. This is Michigan Ave.”
But that’s not all: (more…)
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DC Water
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From DC WATER:
“All DC Water customers under the precautionary boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after it was confirmed that drinking water provided by the Washington Aqueduct never deviated from U.S. EPA established water quality standards as had been anticipated. (more…)
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From DC Water:
“DC Water issued a Boil Water Advisory today for all customers in the District of Columbia, as well as the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and Reagan National Airport, due to a drop in water supply from the Washington Aqueduct.”
Full release from DC Water: (more…)
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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. (more…)
see interactive map here
From DC Water:
“DC Water issues a boil water advisory for some customers in NW. We advise customers to not drink or cook with their water without first boiling it for one minute. The earliest the advisory will be lifted is Friday May 10. Visit http://dcwater.com/advisory for info & map of impact.”
Full release from DC Water: (more…)
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Ed. Note: At some point every March DC Water announces “the Aqueduct switches disinfectants from chloramine back to chlorine to clean our water distribution system and improve water quality.”
“Dear PoPville,
Our block is currently under construction for the DC Lead pipe replacement initiative. Recently, our water has taken on a strong odor similar to chlorine or some other chemical. (more…)
photo by Jared Stern
Thanks to Jared for sending Sunday afternoon:
“Did Old Faithful open a DC location? took this at 7th & Pennsylvania looking toward Anacostia. It looks like it’s a couple blocks away.”
Photo by Eric P.
From DC Water:
“DC Water is warning customers that scammers claiming to represent the utility may be calling and asking for credit card or bank account information. DC Water has received a few reports from customers who stated they received a call that appeared to be from a DC Water number, demanding payment for continued water service. However, DC Water did not make the calls.
Customers should be aware of the following information: (more…)
Thanks to Claire for sending from 44th and Macomb St, NW.
DC Water now on scene.