Boil water order for the Washington, D.C. area
7/4/2024 10:29:50 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
District of Columbia
District of Columbia, DC
Washington, DC
Arlington County, VA
Start Date: 7/3/2024
- End Date: 7/4/2024
Water from the Washington Aqueduct was cloudier than usual due to algae blooms in the Potomac River. Algae flourished in the river on account of runoff from farmland, heat and drought reducing the river flow. Despite the boil water advisory, the water was always safe to drink.
NBC4 Washington (D.C.), July 4, 2024
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