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DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
Thursday August 5th, 2021 :: 09:48 a.m. EDT

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DC Water Boil Alert: Pools, Spray Parks, and Water Fountain Impacted

DC Water has issued a Boil Water Advisory for portions of Northeast due to the possibility of elevated levels of E. coli/coliform bacteria. Residents and businesses can learn more about impacted areas by using DC Water’s interactive map found here and at dcwater.com. Those who do not have internet access can call DC Water’s 24-Hour Command Center (202) 612-3400.  


Due to the DC Water boil alert, pools, spray parks and water fountains will be closed at DPR facilities within the impacted area until further notice. Anyone showering at these facilities should not swallow water.
 


We have identified seven (8) Recreation Centers in the northeast quadrant that are in the impacted area of the Boil Water Advisory. 
 
Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center
501 Riggs Road, NE, Washington DC
 
North Michigan Park Recreation Center
1333 Emerson Street, NE, Washington DC
 
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
1100 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington DC
 
Langdon Park Community Center
2901 20th Street, NE, Washington DC
 
Theodore Hagans Community Center
3201 Fort Lincoln Drive, NE, Washington DC
 
Brentwood Recreation Center
2311 14th Street, NE, Washington DC
 
Harry Thomas Recreation Center
1743 Lincoln Road, NE, Washington DC
 
Edgewood Recreation Center
301 Franklin Street, NE, Washington DC
 
 
NOTE:  DPR is providing secondary water sources for drinking at these facilities.

Address/Location
DC Dept of Parks and Recreation
1275 First St NE
Washington, DC 20002

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 202-673-7647

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