MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are being asked to use water sparingly after a surge in water main breaks caused by freezing temperatures.
WSSC Water issued the urgent request Sunday afternoon emphasizing that water is still safe to drink but must be conserved to avoid a potential boil water advisory for 1.9 million people in the region.
The company is currently responding to 47 active water main breaks and leaks, with crews working to shut off damaged mains and repair pipes…