Does using the dish washer violate the water restrictions?
A. Yes. The use of dish washers is restricted until the mandatory water restriction is lifted. Q. Why do I have low water pressure or no water? A. There was a major water main break at 9:15 p.m. Sunday evening. The break was in a wooded area and difficult to locate. That allowed the system to drain and lose pressure. Q. When do you expect the return of water service? A. Water service is already being restored to some areas. We are hopeful water will be restored some time Monday evening. Private contractors have been hired to help make the repairs. Q. Are Montgomery County government offices closed as a result of the water main break? A. Montgomery County government facilities within the Wheaton, Glenmont, Olney, Burtonsville, Gaithersburg and Germantown areas will be closed today (Monday) due to a lack of water. Q. Should I boil water for my pet? A. To be on the safe side, also boil and then cool water for pets. Q. What about the ice in my freezer that gets made automatically, should I
