Millions of people who live in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are being asked to only use water for “essential purposes effective immediately.”
WSSC Water said Tuesday that the request is due to “significant increase in water main breaks and leaks” predicted due to extreme cold. This affects some 1.9 million customers. As of Tuesday afternoon, WSSC Water is aware of 33 breaks and leaks.
“At this time, water is safe and there is no need to boil before essential use,” the utility said…