Boil Water Advisory Issued in D.C. and Arlington Due to Algae Blooms

Residents instructed to boil water before use following elevated turbidity levels in the Potomac River.

The advisory affects the District of Columbia, Arlington County, the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, and Reagan National Airport.
Issued as a precaution, the advisory follows increased algae blooms causing cloudy water from the Potomac River.
Residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute before cooling and storing it in a covered container.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has shifted water treatment operations and added chemicals to combat the algae.
The advisory will remain until further testing confirms the water is safe to drink.