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No water, now what?

By Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh

Real Estate Agent with Century 21 New Millennium

June 16, 2008 12:52 AM

We woke up this morning to find out we have no water. There have been 2 major water main breaks in Montgomery County, one on Georgia Ave and one on Muncaster Mill Road. Conveniently I live in between both.

All government offices in the affected areas (Olney, Glenmont, Wheaton, Burtonsville, Gaithersburg, Germantown) are closed. All Montgomery County summer camps are also closed today.

Water boiling rules are in effect. Boil water before drinking, food preparation, ice making, brushing teeth, washing dishes, etc.

The low water pressure increases the risk of contamination.

In addition the following things are not allowed:

Watering lawn
Dishwashing
Laundry
Toilet flushing
Filling swimming pools

All these restrictions are designed to keep water pressure as high as possible in case of fire.

Be extra careful for the next couple days. Try to prevent fires and conserve water as much as possible!! Good luck getting through today.

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Pam Joffe

Solaris Realty - Tampa, FL

Stacey Anne- That seems strange to have two water breaks at the same time. I hope your water comes on soon.

Jun 16, 2008 01:02 AM

Hans Iduma

Gaithersburg, MD

Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist

Stacey-Anne, Thanks for heads up. I live on the other side of Montgomery County and I guess we're lucky to escape this calamity this time around. I hope the situation is finally under control.

Jun 16, 2008 01:31 AM

Debi Ernst

St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO

GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

I'm sorry to hear about your water. It's really got to be tough living without it, even for a short time. I hope you get it back soon! :)

Jun 16, 2008 04:41 AM

Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Hi Stacey Ann...

We have been under water restriction in North Georgia for over a year, because we haven't had enough rain. And less that 800 miles from us it's flooding! Hopefully your mains will be repaired soon.

Jun 16, 2008 05:04 AM

Yvette Smith

LONG & FOSTER - Williamsburg, VA

Realtor In Williamsburg VA, Homes for Sale

That's awful, Stacey. How long do you have to do that?

Jun 16, 2008 09:40 AM

Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh

Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD

A doctor who makes house calls.

Hi All - The update is we have water again. Of course they want us to boil all water for several days but at least we can shower!

Jun 16, 2008 10:05 AM

Ronald Gillis

Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL

CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

When I lived up in the Northesat, I can't remember it ever happening. In SW FL, it happens probably at least once or twice a year somewhere in my area - that is from Tampa to Naples - as there always seems to be something, main break, construction, weather, something. Good luck!

Jun 18, 2008 02:30 PM

Ronald - it is amazing how inconvenient it is.

Jun 19, 2008 05:21 AM

No water, now what?

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