Boil Water Advisory In Effect For Parts Of Prince George's County

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A boil water advisory is in effect for several parts of Prince George's County following a water main break near the Cheverly Metro Station.

In a release, WSSC Water said the 16-inch diameter water main break was discovered at 5540 Columbia Park in Hyattsville.

The boil water advisory affects about 11,200 customers and includes Hyattsville, Cheverly, Seat Pleasant, Capitol Heights and other nearby areas of Prince George’s County. View an interactive map of the affected areas.

In an update shared Saturday morning, WSSC Water said that before repairs can begin, crews will need to build an access road to reach the location of the broken pipe. There are no residential customers without water as a result of the break. The Cheverly Metro Station does not have water but is operating as normal.

There is no estimate at this time when repairs will be complete.

• Drinking
• Brushing teeth
• Washing fruits and vegetables
• Preparing baby food or formula
• Making ice
• Giving to pets

All stored water, drinks or ice made recently should be discarded. Boiled water can be stored in a clean container with a cover. Water does not have to be boiled before it is used for bathing, as long as it is not consumed

Customers who experienced low water pressure should boil their water as outlined above. When water is restored for customers who lost water service, water should be brought to a rolling boil based on the guidance above.

A water distribution station is now open until 5 p.m. Saturday at the Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center located at 2300 Belleview Ave. in Cheverly.

Check the WSSC Water website, X, Bluesky and Facebook for updates as this situation develops. For more information, please contact the WSSC Water Emergency Call Center at 301-206-4002.