DC Water has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all customers in the District of Columbia, as well as the following areas in Arlington, Virginia:
- The Pentagon
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Reagan National Airport
This precautionary advisory was issued due to a drop in water supply from the Washington Aqueduct, which provides drinking water to these regions. The water may have increased turbidity, which can interfere with disinfection and allow for microbial growth.
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Customers in the affected areas are advised to:
- Discard any beverages and ice made after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
- Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing fruits/vegetables, preparing infant formula, making ice, or giving to pets.
- Avoid using home filtering devices in place of boiled or bottled water.
DC Water states this advisory will remain in place until follow-up testing confirms the water is safe to drink.Customers with questions can contact DC Water’s customer service or the 24-Hour Command Center.