Politics & Government

Water Main Break Closes Parts of Taylor Road

The early morning break has caused some issues for 20 Riverdale Park residents.

WSSC is looking into why a water main broke early Thursday morning in Riverdale Park.

According to officials, an 8-inch water main broke in the 5900 block of Taylor Road around 3 a.m.

The road has been closed off between Oglethorpe and Nicholson streets.

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Currently, WSSC has turned off valves near the break to "evaluate the extent of the problem." Officials report that only 20 residents are affected by the break.

It could take up to 8 hours to fix the issue, but the road could be closed for at least 24 hours, they reported to Mayor Vernon Archer.

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If service is not restored within 8 hours, WSSC will notify customers, or residents can call WSSC at 301-206-4002, to inquire about status of repairs.

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