RESTON, Va. -- A potentially dangerous situation in Reston should be resolved.Somehow, ammonia got into the water and officials said it has gotten into people's eyes when they shower.
Initial reports said one child and two adults in the Fairfax area have had stinging in their eyes after taking showers.The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department issued a statement late Monday evening saying that they were aware of the ammonia smell and taste in the water. Officials said the situation is a result of repair work conducted earlier in the afternoon at the Potomac Water Treatment Facility.The situation, which caused the odor, has been corrected, the release said, and Fairfax County fire crews flushed the system to remove the odors.The smell should be clear, officials said.The release said that Fairfax County officials recommend to residents that they flush their taps for 20 to 30 minutes to clear the water out of homes. They also recommend that residents not use the water until the odor has cleared.
