Boil water advisory in effect for Prince George’s Co. towns after water main break

WSSC Water issued a boil water advisory on Friday night for several towns in Prince George s County Maryland after a water main broke near the Cheverly Metro station WSSC Water disclosed in a release a -inch diameter water main break was discovered at Columbia Park in Hyattsville The boil water advisory is impacting approximately customers according to WSSC Water and includes the towns of Cheverly Seat Pleasant and Capitol Heights The utility utility revealed crews have stopped the water flow at the site adding that no residential customers are without water at present due to the broken water main Leaders did not state an estimated time for repairs to be completed WSSC Water stated it will open a water distribution center for customers affected by the boil water advisory at the Judith P Hoyer Early Childhood Center in Cheverly The station will reopen Saturday from a m to p m Residents in the affected areas are being narrated bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute then allow it to cool before Drinking Brushing teeth Washing fruits and vegetables Preparing baby food and formula Making ice Giving to pets A map has been made available for those unsure whether they re affected by the advisory WSSC will test samples to ensure the water is safe for consumption before lifting the boil water advisory This is a growing story Stay with WTOP for the latest Source