A boil water advisory has been issued for Washington, DC, and Arlington County in Virginia due to an increase in algae blooms in the Potomac River. This advisory comes as the nation's capital gears up for its annual Fourth of July celebrations. The affected areas include Washington, Arlington County, the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, and Reagan National Airport.
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority has advised customers to boil water that may be ingested due to water of unknown quality. It is recommended not to drink the water without boiling it first. DC Water suggests using cooled, boiled water or bottled water for drinking, giving water to pets, preparing infant formula, brushing teeth, making ice, and washing and preparing food. Home filtering devices should not be used as a substitute for boiled or bottled water.
