People who live in parts of Northeast D.C. no longer need to boil their water before brushing their teeth, drinking water and cooking, DC Water said Wednesday.
DC Water issued a boil water notice overnight Monday for the neighborhoods of Fort Lincoln, Woodridge and Langdon. The advisory was lifted after several days while water safety tests were conducted.
"We have lifted the boil water advisory after tests confirmed that drinking water meets all water quality safety standards," DC Water tweeted. "We tested water samples from multiple sites and have verified that there is no risk of water contamination from the loss of pressure."
We're making it easier for you to find stories that matter with our new newsletter — The 4Front. Sign up here and get news that is important for you to your inbox.
Areas under the advisory included:
- East of Montana Avenue NE
- West of Eastern Avenue NE
- South of Rhode Island Avenue NE
- North of New York Avenue NE
DC Water said the advisory was a precaution following a loss of water pressure Sunday evening. That loss of pressure may have made it possible for bacteria or other disease-causing organisms to get into the water through cracks, breaks or joints in the system, DC Water said.
Before returning to normal water use, DC Water recommends customers:
- Run the cold water taps for 10 minutes (if water was not used at all during the advisory).
- Discard food or ice prepared with water that was not boiled during the advisory.
- Consult the owner’s manual to find out how to sanitize appliances and home filtration systems if used during the advisory.
During the advisory, customers in the affected area were asked to bring their water to a rolling boil for one minute, letting it cool before drinking or using it to cook. Residents were also told to use the boiled or bottled water for teeth brushing, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing baby formula, making ice and for pets to drink.
Local
Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia local news, events and information
DC Water said customers should not use home filtering devices in place of boiled or bottled water and discard any beverages or ice made overnight.
Customers can search their addresses on DC Water's interactive map. Anyone with additional questions about their water quality should contact the Drinking Water Division at 202-612-3440.
