About Councilmember Navarro

I serve as the Council Vice-President and the Montgomery County Councilmember representing District 4. I am the chair of the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee and also serve on the Health and Human Services Committee.

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July 1, 2010

WSSC DECLARES MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR ALL WSSC CUSTOMERS

RESTRICTIONS REQUIRED WHILE EMERGENCY REPAIR IS MADE ON A 96-INCH PIPE 
  
LAUREL – July 1, 2010: To ensure continued water supply for all WSSC customers and for fire protection and hospital/medical uses, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) General Manager Jerry N. Johnson today called for mandatory water restrictions for all WSSC customers.  The goal is to reduce water usage by about one-third.  The restrictions take effect immediately and are expected to last at least four days. 
 
The mandatory restrictions are necessary after monitoring technology indicated a failing section of a 96-inch water main located near the corner of Tuckerman Lane and Gainsborough Road in Potomac in Montgomery County.  “This technology, an acoustic fiber optic monitoring system, detected the problem, allowing us to take preventative measures now,” says Johnson.  “This proves the system works and helped us to prevent what could have been a much more serious situation. “  The fiber optics system was installed in the pipe three years ago and will eventually be installed in all of WSSC’s large water mains.  The process to repair the pipe has already begun and will continue around-the-clock until complete. Until that time it is imperative that customers:  
  
 
·         Stop all outside water use – no watering lawns, no washing cars, no topping off swimming pools 
 
·         Use water only as necessary  
 
·         Limit flushing toilets (do not flush after every use)  
 
·         Limit using washing machines and dishwashers (wash full loads only)  
 
  
WSSC has been working with fire departments from both counties to make sure there is adequate fire protection, especially considering that this weekend is the 4th of July and there will likely be numerous fireworks displays.  “We know this is a burden, especially on this holiday weekend.  But if everyone can be vigilant and cut their water use by a third, we’ll be ok,” said Johnson.  "We appreciate everyone's understanding, patience and cooperation while we work through this."  
 
WSSC will notify customers once repairs are complete and mandatory restrictions are no longer necessary.  
 
For additional information log on to the WSSC website at www.wsscwater.com or call the WSSC Call Center at 301.206.4002.  
 
  
 
Contact:  
 
Jim Neustadt 
 
(301) 206-8100 
 
 
John C. White 
 
(301) 206-8100 
 
 
Intergovernmenal Relations Office 
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission 
14501 Sweitzer Lane 
Laurel, MD 20707 
 
Office: 301-206-8228 
Facsimile: 301-206-8229
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