This morning’s tap water advisory for large sections of Northwest D.C. has been canceled as of about 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. DC WASA officials say tests conducted over the past several hours confirm water in the affected area is now safe for drinking, bathing, cooking and cleaning. The advisory was issued this morning due to a temporary spike in chlorine levels.

As an added precaution, WASA recommends that residents inside the affected zone discard any food or ice that was prepared with water between 5 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Faucets or taps that have not been used during the water advisory should also be flushed for 10 minutes to ensure any bad water is cleared.