A boil water advisory that was in effect for several neighborhoods in upper Northwest D.C. has been lifted, D.C. Water said Saturday.
Following tests, the utility found that water was found safe to drink for nearly 5,000 customers in the neighborhoods of Chevy Chase D.C., Friendship Heights, Tenleytown, American University Park, Spring Valley, Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, Van Ness, Glover Park, Wesley Heights and Cathedral Heights.
“D.C. Water tested samples from multiple sites in the affected area, confirming that drinking water meets all EPA water quality standards and verified no coliform bacteria present following the loss of pressure in some portions of the distribution system,” the utility said in a Saturday evening.
D.C. Water announced the boil water advisory on Friday after reports of low pressure from customers and fluctuating power loss at the Fort Reno Pumping Station. The cause of the power loss is under investigation, the utility said.
Customers can call 202-612-3400 for more information.
The advisory will remain in place until follow-up testing confirms the water is safe to drink over two consecutive days.
D.C. Water is asking customers in the affected area to do the following:
- Boil water before drinking it.
- Throw away beverages and ice made after noon on Friday.
- If water is discolored, run cold water until clear prior to boiling.
- Run cold water for two minutes if known sources of lead are present prior to boiling. If possible first filter the water using an NSF/ANSI Standard 53 lead-certified and 42 for particle reduction filter, and second boil it.
- Bring water to a rolling boil for one minute and let it cool.
- Store cooled water in a clean, covered container.
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