From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Thursday, September 04, 2014

PLEASE CONTINUE BOILING YOUR WATER!

WSSC Media Release - September 4, 2014

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

* 3:45 PM Update* Boil Water Advisory Continues for Portions of Prince George’s County

	Contact: Ayoka Blandford Ayoka.Blandford@wsscwater.com 301.206.8100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Laurel - September 4, 2014: The precautionary Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for portions of Prince George’s County remains in effect. WSSC continues to conduct water testing to verify that samples from the affected area meet drinking water standards and indicate good quality water. The results of the last test will be read late tonight and, if they pass, the BWA will be lifted immediately.

It is important to note there is no evidence of contamination; however customers in the affected areas should continue to boil their water for consumption purposes.

Areas affected by the BWA include: Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Mt. Rainier, Cheverly, Chillum, Edmonston, Landover Hills, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Seat Pleasant, Brentwood and North Brentwood. The interactive map on WSSC’s website is the best tool to determine if you are in the affected area. Customers can type in their address in the search box in the upper right corner to find out if they are in the affected area.

There are approximately 100,000 WSSC customers (30,900 customer accounts) affected by the BWA. If you live in the affected area you should boil your water before:

Drinking it

Making ice

Washing dishes (without a dishwasher)

Brushing teeth

Preparing Food

Water, including filtered water, should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute and cooled before using. This includes water for pets.

When a water system, or in this case a small portion of a water system, loses pressure there is an increased risk of contamination. There is no evidence of contamination at this time, but WSSC recommends that you boil your water as a precautionary measure if you live in the affected area. A 24-inch water main broke Tuesday evening in Hyattsville. Repairs are expected to begin on Friday.

Check the WSSC website, Twitter and Facebook for updates as this situation develops.

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.