The Charles County Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that partial water service has been restored to residents of Cliffton on the Potomac. Crews continue to work toward a full restoration of water service for all residents. Bottled water distribution is ongoing for residents in need.
Cliffton on the Potomac water system customers should continue to follow the boil water advisory recommendations for water consumption (drinking and cooking) issued on September 8. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) recommends flushing from the lowest tap in each home until water runs clear and boiling all water used for cooking and drinking. Customers are advised to bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute, which is sufficient to ensure the water is safe to use for cooking and drinking. For more information on the boil water advisory, residents should call the Dept. of Public Works at 301-609-7400 or the MDE Public Drinking Water Program at 410-537-3706.
Citizens with further needs or questions may access the designated non-emergency telephone number, 301-609-3435.
Residents are advised to tune in to local radio and television news stations for emergency alerts and actions. Updated information is also available online at www.CharlesCounty.org, on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CharlesCounty), and on Charles County Government cable television stations (Comcast channel 95 and Verizon channel 10).
