WASHINGTON – A boil water advisory has been issued for the approximately 600 people in Prince George’s County who were affected by a water main break early Thursday morning, officials say.

Sanitation crews are working to repair the 16-inch break, which is lcoated at 10305 New Orchard Dr. in Largo, Md.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission has set up a water station at the corner of New Orchard Drive and Butterworth Lane to give 6-gallon cases of water to residents in need.

There is no estimate as to when repairs will be finished.

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