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Maryland Water Crisis: Power Outage Sparks Urgent Conservation
30 Sep
Summary
- Power issue at Potomac Water Filtration Plant affects 1.9 million customers.
- Essential water use only warning issued due to low plant power.
- Conserving water is critical to prevent boil water advisories and ensure fire protection.
Residents in Maryland's Montgomery and Prince George's counties are facing an urgent call to conserve water. This directive stems from a critical power issue at the Potomac Water Filtration Plant, which supplies drinking water to approximately 75% of WSSC Water's customer base.
The facility requires significant power to treat and distribute water from the river. The current warning impacts close to 1.9 million individuals. While water remains safe for immediate use, conservation is vital.
WSSC Water emphasizes that saving water is essential for maintaining sanitation, ensuring public safety, and guaranteeing adequate fire protection. Adhering to these conservation measures aims to avert the necessity of a boil water advisory.
