WASHINGTON — The boil water advisory that was issued on Thursday evening has been lifted, but some in the DC community criticized DC Water’s effectiveness in communicating the alert with residents.
The drop in pressure at the Bryant Street station happened on Thursday evening.
According to Gadis, by the time that officials had done an investigation into the incident and decided that a boil water advisory should be issued, it was already past midnight.
The initial pressure drop was caused by a valve that was left open at the Bryant Street Pumping Station.
Anytime that water pressure drops, it is possible for harmful bacteria to get into the system.
“Now that the alert is over, I want to assure everyone that drinking water is safe in our city and it is safe to drink as well.” Gadis said.
“In fact, all this talking is making me thirsty.” Gadis did not drink any water after issuing this statement.
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