If the number of breaks they are seeing combined with unfettered customer use continue, they could reach a critical stage where we are sending an Alert or eventually they lose sufficient pressure thus mandating Boil Water advisories (which are always sent Alert Montgomery).

The water is not a risk (danger) to use, but the system has a bunch of leaks in it which WSSC is working to fix. They are just asking for a reduction/moderation of use (shorter showers, less flushing, less laundry/dishwashing) for now.

Not sure, but I was about to retype my post here, so I figured I’d just repost you since you took the time to port it over already.

Here’s a note that was left by the one of the shelter residents for DHHS staff in appreciation.

I want to thank the Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) staff that have supported the shelter 24/7 with assistance from Housing & Community Affairs, Emergency Management (OEMHS), MCPD, and others.

The CAO, Rich Madaleno, made his way over