# @nbcwashington on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd4GeFPFwDI
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71071452-nbcwashington-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-29T15:39:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) — https://gondola.cc/nbcwashington

## Caption

WSSC Water is warning all 1.9 million of its customers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties to only use water for essential purposes until further notice.⁠
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A power outage at the Potomac Water Filtration Plant, WSSC's largest plant, has affected that plant's ability to operate. The plant supplies drinking water to about 75% of WSSC customers, the utility said.⁠
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Right now, water is safe and there is no need for WSSC customers to boil it before use. The essential-water-use-only warning was issued to try and prevent the need for a future Boil Water Advisory in the area.⁠
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Residents should:⁠
- Take shorter showers and quickly turn off all faucets immediately after use⁠
- Do not use any water outdoors, including lawn irrigation⁠
- Limit flushing toilets (i.e. do not flush after every use)⁠
- Limit washing machine and dishwasher use⁠
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Read more in the #linkinbio⁠
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