Due to a power outage this afternoon at the Ft. Reno Pumping Station, DC Water issued a Boil Water Advisory for 1,010 affected premises out of an abundance of caution. Please see the updated press release at www.dcwater.com for a map of affected areas and a complete list of addresses that remain under a Boil Water Advisory until further notice. Customers can also contact the 24-Hour Command Center at 202-612-3400 to verify if a street address is included in the affected area. The safety and health of our customers is our first priority. Water service has been completely restored, but the Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect for these addresses until we receive testing results that confirm the safety of the water. To minimize risk, customers should follow the instructions outlined in this advisory. Customers should: - Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute. - Allow water to cool before using. - Store cooled water in a clean container with a cover. Customers should use cooled, boiled water or bottled water for: - Drinking - Brushing teeth - Preparing and cooking food - Making ice - Giving water to pets - Preparing infant formula DC Water is conducting water quality monitoring in the affected area. If test results do not indicate any water quality problems, we hope to lift the advisory by Friday, March 7, 2014. We will provide an update by 12 p.m. on March 6, 2014 and customers will be notified immediately when the advisory is lifted. If you are concerned about your health or the health of your family, consult your health care provider. Please share this information with everyone in the affected area, especially those who may not receive this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). See the Boil Water Advisory FAQs for additional guidance for affected customers. For more information, visit or www.dcwater.com contact the 24-Hour Command Center at 202.612.3400.