08 May 2024 | 07:11 PM UTC
US: Boil water advisory issued for parts of Washington, DC, on May 8
Officials issue boil water advisory for parts of Northwest Washington, DC, US, on May 8.
Officials in Washington, DC, issued a boil water advisory for parts of the city on May 8 after a break in a water main in the Upper Northwest neighborhood. The advisory will remain in place until several tests confirm the water is safe to drink.
The areas affected by the advisory include:
Upper Chevy Chase
Fort Reno
American University
Spring Valley
Friendship Heights
Westover Place
Wakefield
North Cleveland Park
Palisades
Wesley Heights
Foxhall Crescent
Foxhall Village
Hawthorne
Barnaby Woods
Chevy Chase
Poor water quality could impact businesses and organizations that rely on public water.
Boil water for at least two minutes and allow it to cool before consumption. Follow these instructions for all water uses, including drinking, cooking, personal hygiene, and preparing food. Consider stocking up on bottled water supplies.
