WSSC promises Prince George’s Co. Boil Water Advisory, calling on the inhabitants to flush lines first

On February 13, 2025By Littum

The WSSC Water officially lifted its advice on boiling water on Wednesday for customers in Prince George’s County, Maryland, after a head break.

In one releaseThe tool said test results organized with the Maryland Department of the Environment had confirmed that the water was now secure for public consumption.

Customers in southern Prince George’s County are now encouraged by WSSC to rinse their pipes, starting with the sink tap on the lowest floor.

Residents are asked to:

Slowly open the faucet with cold water. Opening slowly allows for the release of trapped air and can reduce the throbbing noise, known as a “water hammer” that can occur when the water flow and pressure change.
Repeat on each floor, move from the lowest to highest, only opening cold water washing taps.
When the water runs clearly, usually in 5 minutes or less, turn off taps in the same order, lowest to the highest.
You also need to flow your fridge’s water lines.
Customers and companies should also dispose of stored water, beverages or ice cream that was made since the advice of boiling water was issued. The next three batches ice cream must also be thrown out. Ice Maker containers must be dried clean with a solution of two tablespoons of bleach into a gallon of water.

Residents experiencing a problem are advised to contact WSSCS 24/7 Emergency Services Center at 301-206-4002.

The advisor had been in place since Tuesday when officials struggled to find the source of one Water head break Along the Interstate 495 near Maryland Route 214 exchange.

At the time, WSSC spokesman Lyn Riggins said that the location of the main break was difficult to find because “it was a bit off the beaten path.”

WSSC WATER previously said the advisory was “necessary because a large part of the WSSC water system in southern Prince George’s County lost pressure after a major break on a 54-inch water head.”

The auxiliary provider added that the move was “caution and was implemented due to an increased risk of pollution in the water distribution system when the pressure is lost.”

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