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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Crews work to repair water main break in Northwest DC; roads closed
WASHINGTON () — Crews were working to repair a broken water main in the Northwest D.C. area Sunday morning, prompting road closures and traffic delays. WSSC Water said the 12-inch water main was confirmed broken in the 5100 block of Massachusetts Ave. just before 7 a.m., near the Maryland—D.C. line. Crews shut off water in the area at about 10 a.m. and are working to dig up the broken pipe to make repairs. Once workers dig up the pipe, repairs should take about four to six hours, WSSC Water said. Road closures in DC for 2025 Rolling to Remember event As a result, Massachusetts Avenue is closed in both directions between Westmoreland Circle/Western Avenue and Jamestown Road, and 62 people are without water, the utility noted. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
03-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Most of Maryland under drought warning as dry conditions continue
A drought warning has been issued for most of Maryland due to ongoing dry conditions and below-average rainfall, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) said Thursday. Baltimore City is not under a drought watch as it is experiencing normal conditions due to its reservoirs. Areas served by WSSC Water are under a drought watch set by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, according to the MDE. There are no statewide mandatory water restrictions in place, however, local water systems can choose to implement measures based on individual conditions, MDE said. "All Marylanders — especially those in our central and western counties — should use water wisely and follow any guidance from their local water supplier," MDE Secretary Serena McIlwain said. "There is no immediate water shortage in Maryland, but we are stepping up our communications with local drought coordinators and closely monitoring conditions across the state." According to MDE , a drought watch is an early alert that urges the state to monitor conditions, while a warning means conditions are getting worse and more active coordination is needed between water suppliers and state officials. During a watch, state officials monitor conditions every other week and keep an eye on potential problems caused by water systems. Water suppliers implement a water conservation plan and other measures to reduce usage. Suppliers are also directed to work with homeowners to complete leak detection surveys and leak repairs. During a drought watch, suppliers are able to impose restrictions that are more severe than state guidelines. During a drought warning, state officials encourage businesses to use treated wastewater in some instances, in accordance with health guidelines. Government buildings are urged to complete maintenance and repairs that may be contributing to leaks. When a warning is in place, water suppliers are urged to stop flushing water lines, fire hydrants and other equipment, and are asked to contact industrial users to reduce their water usage. During a watch, the goal is to decrease usage by 5-10% while a warning aims to reduce usage by 10-15%, according to MDE. Since October, Maryland has received less precipitation than normal, and while snowfall and recent heavy rain helped, groundwater levels are still below normal, MDE reported. Areas of Carroll and Frederick counties are seeing a greater impact. MDE data shows groundwater levels are lower than normal in shallow areas on the Eastern Shore. In November 2024, CBS News reported that much of the Northeastern U.S. experienced drought conditions, which fueled an increase in fire danger. At the time, 53% of Maryland was under a severe drought and 4% was under an extreme drought. As of April 1, 58% of Maryland is under a severe drought, and 24% is under a moderate drought, according to th e U.S. Drought Monitor . So far, no part of the state is under an extreme drought. MDE recommends that farmers consult the U.S. Drought Monitor if they are concerned about soil moisture or irrigation or contact their local soil conservation district to monitor conditions and support water management. Homeowners are advised to take the following steps to conserve water: Find more water-saving tips HERE .
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pipe bursts during snow storm in Prince George's County
LANHAM, Md. (DC News Now) — Prince George's County was under a winter storm warning Tuesday, but the timing could not be worse — the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission was working to stop a water main break that was impacting people in the county. Crews also had to work to keep Prince George's County roads as clean as possible. Audrey Sturdiavng, a resident in Prince George's County, says she's not ready for more snow after the last snow storm. 'We still got a bunch of snow from the last time it snowed, and now we're getting ready to get some more on top of that,' said Sturdiavng. Deputy Director of Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation Oluseyi Olugbenle says they've been preparing for this for days in advance. Schools across DMV announce closures, delays ahead of forecasted snow 'We've been preparing and tracking this storm as early as last week. We brought in additional brining operations to make sure we pretreated the roads as early as Sunday,' said Olugbenle. 'We actually started, some as early as 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m. to get out there and pretreat the roads.' The water pipe burst is another issue for Prince Georgians. WSSC Water said crews located the water break along the outer loop of Interstate 495 near the MD exchange. Due to the size of the water main break, officials say that it is possible that customers will not have access to water. 'One of my daughters lived on the other side of have been affected by the water main break,' said Sturdiavng DPW also has to deal with the pipe burst. 'Unfortunately, we were affected by the water main break.' said Olugbenle 'But the great thing about our team is that we plan for A, plan A, plan B, and Z. The water is running in our bathrooms, and we're good to go.' According to a spokesperson for WSSC Water, the boil water advisory will stay in place for two to three days depending on testing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
