The frigid temperatures are taking their toll on D.C.-area water systems. Burst pipes and water mains are causing numerous road closures and leaving many without water.
“In the past two days, we’ve seen about 70 water main breaks and leaks,” WSSC Water spokesperson Lyn Riggins told WTOP Monday.
A water main break in Silver Spring prompted officials to close all southbound lanes of Route 29 on Colesville Road on Sunday, which remained closed until around 1 p.m. Monday, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration.
WSSC Water monitors and maintains nearly 6,000 miles of water pipes in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland. On average, there are 1,800 breaks and leaks in a year. The vast majority of those happen during the winter months.
It's pretty rough on our water system too.
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