WSSC Water announced that its Potomac Water Filtration Plant is once again producing water following an electrical issue Tuesday morning that disrupted normal operations.
The update comes after WSSC Water warned earlier Tuesday that a systemwide boil water advisory could be issued for all 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties if operations at the plant could not be restored.
While water production has now resumed, WSSC Water is continuing to ask all customers to use water for essential purposes only. According to the utility, the Potomac plant is gradually ramping back up to normal production levels, and the water distribution system must be refilled and stabilized before the conservation request can be lifted.
Customers are still being asked to use water only when necessary, avoid outdoor water use and lawn irrigation, avoid or limit flushing toilets, and avoid or limit the use of washing machines and dishwashers.
The Potomac Water Filtration Plant draws water directly from the Potomac River and typically produces between 100 million and 120 million gallons of drinking water per day. It is the larger of WSSC Water’s two filtration plants.
The Patuxent Water Filtration Plant remained operational throughout the disruption and is currently producing approximately 90 million to 95 million gallons per day. Average customer demand across the system is approximately 170 million gallons per day.
WSSC Water said it will continue providing updates as the Potomac plant returns to normal production and the distribution system stabilizes.
