In Olney, a WSSC crew has been tasked with fixing a broken water main. After marking all subterranean lines, WSSC Water will start repairs, which usually take four to six hours. Low water pressure or no water supply while repairs are being made could occur at this period. Water in the neighborhood has recently been observed to be discolored by locals.
WSSC disclosed, We regret any inconvenience this has caused. For information on your water after service is restored, please visit our website, email us at [email protected], or call our Emergency Call Center at 301-206-4002, which is open 24/7. After repairs are complete and water service is restored, we’ll send out another notice.
According to WSSC:
Discolored water is common after a water main repair in your area.
To clear trapped air and clean your pipes, follow these easy procedures.
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Begin with the
SINK
faucet on the lowest floor of your home or business. -
SLOWLY
open the
COLD
water
SINK
faucet.-
Opening slowly allows for the release of trapped air and may reduce the banging noise, known as a water hammer that can occur when water flow and pressure changes as a result of water main repair work.
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Repeat this process on each floor, moving from the
lowest to highest
, only opening the
COLD
water
SINK
faucets. - You should also flush your refrigerator s water lines.
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Once the water runs clear, usually in five minutes or less, turn off your faucets in the same order,
lowest to highest.
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Opening slowly allows for the release of trapped air and may reduce the banging noise, known as a water hammer that can occur when water flow and pressure changes as a result of water main repair work.
Do not flush toilets or run water in showers or bathtubs until the cold sink faucets on the lowest and highest floors have been opened. This is an attempt to reduce the amount of water hammer and to restrict the flow of discolored water throughout the house.
After a water main repair, turn on the hot water faucets gradually the first time you use them.
Please notify the Emergency Services Center if the discolored water continues after five minutes of running your cold water sink faucets.
