ROCKVILLE - The City of Rockville has again extended the mandatory water restrictions that have been in place since Wednesday night, through noon Sunday. The water main that burst Wednesday was repaired at 12:30 a.m. Friday, but repair crews found another leak while putting the line back in service and are assessing the situation. The mandatory water restrictions will remain in place through noon Sunday. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center has been open with the exception of the outdoor sprayground and indoor spa (whirlpool, hot tub). Until restrictions have been lifted, the center is not permitted to refill any of the swimming pools. The outdoor sprayground will not operate until restrictions have been lifted.
The city system supplies water to 13,445 homes in Rockville. WSSC customers are not affected by the restrictions. The 24-inch water main pipe burst around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, producing a spectacular water geyser estimated at 70 to 120 feet at times. Repairs were completed at 12:30 a.m. Friday, according to the city. The pipe serves as the only water main connecting Rockville's water treatment plant and the distribution system. Currently, Rockville is receiving supplemental water from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC).
The City's three water tanks are operating at normal capacity. Rockville continues to ask its water customers to:
Stop all outside water use, including watering lawns or gardens, washing cars and topping off swimming pools
Use water only as necessary Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use)
Limit using washing machines and dishwashers (wash full loads only)
To learn more go to www.rockvillemd.gov. And rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter for up-to-date information. SOURCE: WJLA
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