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.

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Here is the full boil water alert from WSSC's Website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Laurel– September 2, 2014: In the wake of a 24-inch water main break on Tanglewood Drive, near Alternate Route 1 in Hyattsville this evening, WSSC is issuing a precautionary Boil Water Advisory (BWA) as of 7:55 p.m. tonight for customers in the following areas of Prince George’s County:

Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Mt. Rainier, Cheverly, Chillum, Edmonston, Landover Hills, Glen Arden, Fairmount Heights, Seat Pleasant and Brentwood.

If you live in the affected area you should boil your water before:

Drinking it
Making ice
Washing dishes (without a dishwasher)
Brushing teeth
Food preparation

Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute and cooled before using. Water for pets should be boiled and then cooled for their use.

WSSC is creating an interactive map which will allow customers to type in their address and find out if they are in the affected area. The map will be posted on the WSSC website as soon as possible. WSSC will also Tweet when the map is available.

The 24-inch water main broke Tuesday evening. It is 59 years old. WSSC crews are in the process of closing valves in the area of the break to isolate the broken section of water main.

When a water system, or in this case a small portion of a water system, loses pressure there is an increased risk of contamination, however there is no evidence of contamination. Therefore, WSSC recommends if you live in the affected area, that you boil your water per the guidelines stated above.

The BWA will remain in effect for approximately 48 hours. WSSC must conduct mandatory water sampling. Appropriate state and county officials have been advised of the situation.

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.