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WSSC Getting Ready For Flooding, Irene Fallout

Updates will be provided at the WSSC website, through local media and social media.

WSSC is taking precautions as hounds the east coast including the Washington, D.C. area.

Beside coordinating and working with local and regional law enforcement,also is keeping the system/storage tanks full of water and ensuring that there is a sufficient supply of chemicals on hand.

  • Generators are being placed where possible and fuel supplies topped off;
  • Critical personnel will be at WSSC facilities;
  • Employees at these critical locations are making sure they have adequate supplies and sleeping arrangements should they need to stay on duty for a prolonged period of time.

“We strive to continue to provide clean, safe drinking water with minimum disruption, regardless of the weather,” WSSC representatives stated in a press release.

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Updates will be provided at the WSSC website, through and social media.

WSSC per person (more if you have pets). While you can fill clean containers with tap water, WSSC said containers with tight lids are best. 

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Check out the WSSC Facebook page for other tips on preparing for Irene.


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