Boil water advisory lifted in Clinton

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) has announced the termination of a boil water advisory that was put in effect for customers in the Town of Clinton.

The precautionary measure had been in place since July 31, when a water main break near Brandywine Road forced WSSC to issue the warning. The affected area extended from Woodyard Road to Brandywine Road, including Cinnamon Drive, Woodland Drive, and surrounding streets.

The advisory required that all customers in the affected area boil their tap water for at least one minute before utilizing it for drinking or cooking. WSSC also urged customers to flush their internal and external plumbing fixtures, including ice makers, to ensure the safety of the water.

On September 3, WSSC declared the water safe for consumption following an exhaustive series of tests that revealed no evidence of contamination. The utility reported that water samples collected from the area showed no evidence of bacterial or chemical contamination. WSSC also stated that customers no longer need to boil their water before consumption.

The WSSC’s Water Quality Assurance Division conducted rigorous testing to ensure the safety of water for customers. During the testing process, the division collected and tested over 20 samples from the affected area.

The utility thanked customers in the Town of Clinton for their patience and understanding during the boil water advisory. WSSC also urged customers to continue to conserve water to ensure the continued maintenance of water pressure throughout the region.

In conclusion, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission has declared the water safe for consumption in the Town of Clinton and has lifted the boil water advisory. WSSC noted that the water quality in the area had been verified via rigorous testing and thanked customers for their patience during the advisory.