UPDATE: WSSC Restriction & Connecticut Avenue Traffic - Community Advisory

WSSC Restriction Update:

Mandatory water restrictions continue for all WSSC customers. WSSC asks that all county residents and businesses continue to cut their water consumption. See WSSC press release below for more details.



Connecticut Ave Update:

All southbound lanes of Connecticut Avenue are open. One northbound lane remains closed at Chevy Chase Lake Drive.

WSSC Press Release

WSSC asks Montgomery and Prince George’s County residents to continue to cut their water consumption following implementation of mandatory water restrictions due to a water main break Monday night at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Chevy Chase Lake Drive in Chevy Chase. The restrictions were ordered to ensure there are adequate water reserves for fire protection and medical/hospital services. Fortunately, there are NO water service disruptions associated with this repair. The water is safe to drink!



Additionally, a much smaller 8–inch water main break on River Road in Rockville is affecting traffic as well. Lane closures on River Road between Bradley Blvd. and Persimmon Tree Road will continue through this evening until those repairs are complete.



As WSSC contractors and crews from Washington Gas and PEPCO work to secure the area, we have now determined that the pipe that broke was a 60-inch water transmission pipe connected to a 54-inch line.



Until the water restrictions are lifted, it is imperative that all business and residential customers:



•Use water only as necessary – i.e., shorter showers and turn off faucets after washing hands and while brushing teeth

•Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use)

•Limit using washing machines and dishwashers (wash full loads only)



These mandatory water restrictions apply to all WSSC customers, residential and business, in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. WSSC police will issue citations to violators of the water restrictions. A citation carries a fine up to $500.



WSSC will notify customers once mandatory restrictions are no longer necessary.