Heads up, Northwest residents: Parts of your area is under a boil water advisory this morning due to a power outage at the Ft. Reno Pumping Station yesterday.
According to D.C. Water, the Boil Water Advisory is in effect for 1,010 affected premises in select parts of Northwest D.C., mainly around the Tenleytown area. D.C. Water says that water service has been restored, but the advisory will remain in place until tests confirm the water is safe to drink again. In the mean time, here’s what those in the affected areas should do, per D.C. Water:
Customers should:
– Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute.
– Allow water to cool before using.
– Store cooled water in a clean container with a cover.Customers should use cooled, boiled water or bottled water for:
– Drinking
– Brushing teeth
– Preparing and cooking food
– Making ice
– Giving water to pets
– Preparing infant formula
D.C. Water says they “hope to lift the advisory by Friday, March 7,” and will provide an update about the situation today at noon. Customers in the affected areas will be notified immediately when the advisory is lifted.
Here’s a map and full list of the affected areas:
