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Urgent Essential-Water-Use-Only Request LIFTED
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Reported Water Main Breaks & Leaks
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Drinking water not impacted by sanitary sewer overflow after collapse of DC Water’s sewer main in Montgomery County.
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What should customers do during an essential-water-use-only request?

  • Use water only as necessary – i.e., take shorter showers and quickly turn off faucets from running at full force.
  • Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use).
  • Limit using washing machines and dishwashers.

Limited Indoor Water Use

Take shorter showers ​

Quickly turn off faucets from running at full force​

Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use)

Limit using washing machines and dishwashers to full loads only​

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Last Modified: February 2, 2026, 1:59 pm EST