04 Jul 2024 | 03:37 AM UTC
US: Boil water advisory in place for Washington, DC, and adjoining areas as of late July 3
Officials implement boil water advisory for Washington, DC, US, and surrounding area July 3 due to drop in water supplies at plant.
Officials in the Washington, DC area have introduced a boil water advisory for the District of Colombia, Ronald Reagan International Airport (DCA), the Pentagon, and Arlington National Cemetery as of late July 3 after a drop in water supply at a treatment plant interfered with water quality. DC Water advises customers to boil water for at least one minute before consumption. Authorities have not announced the likely duration of the boil water advisory, though disruptions will likely last at least into July 4.
Commercial businesses that rely on potable water supplies will almost certainly experience disruptions. Maintenance-related water outages are possible.
Consider stocking up on bottled water supplies. Follow all official directives, including boil water advisories. Monitor local media for developments. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers or boiled water for drinking and hygienic purposes.
