LARGO, Md. -- Some Prince George's County residents are being advised to boil their water following a major water main break in the Largo area. By Sunday morning, the break was fixed, but the boil water advisory may remain in effect till Thursday.
There's no indication the water system is contaminated, but the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission advises residents in that area to boil water for one minute as a precaution, officials said.
Click here for a map of the area under the advisory.
The water main break occurred about 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the area around Central Avenue and the Capital Beltway, leading to a loss of water pressure or water service for large areas of the county. Service was restored by late afternoon, the WSSC said.
Residents affected by the water main break are advised to boil their water until tests confirm the quality of the drinking water. The process is expected to take at least five days.
