WSSC Water is urging residents to keep at least a three-day emergency supply of water at home following last month’s power outage at the Potomac Water Filtration Plant that led to an essential-water-use-only request for nearly 2 million customers.
WSSC Water officials joined Maryland Secretary of the Environment Serena McIlwain, Maryland Secretary of Emergency Management Russell Strickland, county emergency preparedness officials, and local fire departments for “Imagine a Day Without Water,” an event focused on preparing residents for unexpected water service interruptions.
Officials recommend storing at least one gallon of water per person per day for a minimum of three days. Residents are also encouraged to account for water needed by pets…