with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission told WTOP the affected communities include Clinton “We will be doing some emergency work starting late Wednesday night into Thursday,” Riggins said The work will take a 36-inch main out of service and in order to maintain enough water pressure for public safety Riggins said about 40,000 households are being asked to only use water for essentials While the repairs to an aging water main take place Riggins said residents are being asked to: “At this point we are expecting the essential-only water use to last only about three days,” Riggins said But she added that’s the ideal completion time Weather or other unexpected conditions could change that we expect we can get through this emergency” without interruptions to service because the WSSC’s fiber-optic monitoring system detected breaks within the steel wires that serve to reinforce the prestressed concrete cylinder pipes at the main located underneath Dower House Road just south of Maryland Route 4 That means the pipe is losing its structural integrity,” Riggins said The request for affected residents to restrict their water use for essential purposes only is designed to keep enough water pressure in the system to avoid having to declare a boil-water advisory WSSC would sample water to ensure it’s safe to drink More information is on WSSC’s website, including an interactive map that shows what neighborhoods are affected Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here. © 2024 WTOP. 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(7News) — WSSC Water has issued an essential-water-use-only request for 40,000 customers WSSC is also reporting an increase in usage and they are urging residents to limit use for essential purposes only to avoid a boil water advisory This conservation request will continue until crews replace a failing section of a 36-inch-diameter prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) water transmission main Customers in the following areas are impacted: Clinton, Rosaryville, Marlton, Brandywine, Accokeek and Portions of Ft. Washington. To check if you are located in the affected area, click hereand type your address in the interactive map The water company says H2O quality is not impacted by this essential-use-only request Water remains safe for all use but customers are being recommended to conserve as much as possible Following the guidance below could avoid a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for the impacted areas and help preserve water for fire protection as the main is taken out of service to safely replace the failing section crews will start work to replace the section of the main and will work around the clock Work is expected to take three days to complete The essential-water-use-only request will be lifted when the water distribution system returns to normal – ensuring fire protection and water supply for customers This work schedule may be impacted by weather and other construction-related factors The damaged 16-foot-long section is under Dower House Road WSSC Water installed an Acoustic Fiber Optic (AFO) cable within this pipe continuously monitors the integrity of large-diameter PCCP and provides notification to trained personnel if a potential problem is detected WSSC Water began installing AFO in 2007 and has the longest active AFO monitoring system in the country at 110 miles the AFO system has alerted WSSC Water to break within the reinforcing steel wires that help maintain the structural integrity of this concrete pipe When the number of breaks reaches a certain threshold WSSC Water will proactively replace the pipe it is time to replace this section of this pipe before it fails This technology is expected to prevent the “River Road incident” from happening again The River Road pipe in 2008 did not have this technology WSSC Water had no warning -- it just broke and turned River Road in Potomac into a river This pipe being worked on this week in Prince George’s has the technology that now gives a heads up to be taken out of service and fixed before the road has a chance to be underwater We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Tyton Eros Strother created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Illinois to the late Ruth and Raymond Huckelbery Lyn is survived by her loving husband of 56 years David Wakefield and Brad Miller; niece Tracie Miller; in-laws Judy Huckelbery and Jeannie Banks; and niece Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home Interment will follow in Rosaryville Cemetery Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home and Crematory-Hammond This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Runners start the 5K at the annual Nun Run at Rosaryville Spirit Life Center in Ponchatoula on May 13 which affords youth a summer camping experience was one of numerous chefs who entered the Anything Goes Cook-off because he said it was so good it was sinful retreat liaison director at the Rosaryville Sprit Life Center in Ponchatoula discusses Camp Kateri with high school students Carrie Benitez ROSARYVILLE — About 150 running enthusiasts huffed and puffed through the lush beauty of the Rosaryville Spirit Life Center at the annual Nun Run to raise funds for the center’s Camp Kateri which offers summer camping opportunities for area youth could choose between two events: the mile run or the 5K both followed a course through the expansive grounds of the historic spiritual center which family reunions and instructive workshops throughout the year Runners and visitors also were afforded the opportunity to sample culinary delights prepared by 18 different groups who were participating in the event’s Anything Goes Cook-off Music was provided by Harvey Jesus and Fire which played popular tunes on a makeshift stage in the heart of Rosaryville and nestled in the shade of large trees offers day and overnight camping for 250-300 youths each summer Lee said the camp is open to boys and girls and offers a wide variety of activities Lee said while Camp Kateri is the major youth focus activity at Rosaryville located west of Ponchatoula and near the Livingston Parish line hosts many visitors throughout the year who come for a variety of activities The center offers religious retreats on a regular basis and several groups of retreatants who visit the center on an annual basis had teams entered in the Anything Goes Cook-off “Events such as the Nun Run and Anything Goes Cook-off help to continue the legacy of the Dominican sisters who have maintained this beautiful place for so many years," Lee said and we work here to do our part to continue the great tradition associated with this lovely place." requires the work of 11 full-time staff members Rosaryville has served members of the Dominican Order in various capacities and several Dominican Sisters of Peace continue to reside at the center who serves as a member of Rosaryville’s Board of Directors said the Nun Run “is a day of community … a time when family and friends come together at this beautiful place to enjoy being outdoors and participating in a good cause "At the heart of Rosaryville are the people that keep it alive Those supporting the Nun Run are helping to support a wonderful facility that serves so many in a positive way.” a member of the Disciples of Christ Church and pastor of the First Christian Church in Hammond said she is always “impressed with the ladies who manage Rosaryville and the welcoming feeling one gets when attending functions at the center.” She said Rosaryville offers a contemplative setting where people of all faiths can go to be spiritually refreshed and she enjoys attending retreats and prayer services at Rosaryville who was assisting with runner registration and marking times at the finish line said she's been helping out at Rosaryville in any way she can "forever." and helping out today is a privilege,” she said a Hammond agency that assists mentally and physically challenged youth said she volunteered to host a food booth after she was invited to the event by a fellow cook “This is an opportunity to give back something to the community," Abels said "I receive so much support for TARC from the generous residents of this area that I want to give back to help other good causes and it’s nice just bring here and meeting with the all the nice people who have come for the Nun Run." The youngest chef entered in the Anything Goes Cook-off was the most obvious was decked out in a pope’s outfit as he manned his Confession Chicken booth who decided to join the cook-off last year so I couldn’t wait to come back this year and try again,” Daniel said Rachell Vicknair said Daniel came up with a secret sauce and a secret way to cook his chicken She said they cooked for two days to prepare pounds of Confession Chicken to serve on the small buns “Daniel wants to be a chef when he grows up and he just has this real interest in cooking he will find out how good his secret chicken is,” Rachell Vicknair said Daniel said he named his concoction Confession Chicken because it is “sinfully good … and makes you want to go to confession.” Lee said the outpouring of support for the Nun Run and Anything Goes Cook-off demonstrated the support the Rosaryville Spirit Life Center enjoys from boosters throughout the region “This shows us that people really treasure Rosaryville and that they are willing to help us sustain this very special place News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: (7News) — WSSC Water crews early Friday morning wrapped up work to replace a water main that affected residents in southern parts of Prince George's County ending the agency's water advisory early Friday morning some WSSC Water customers were under an essential water-use-only request so that the agency could replace a failing section of a 16-foot-long section of the 36-inch diameter water transmission main under Dower House Road Residents and businesses impacted inClinton can continue using water as normal as of 4 a.m but may experience some water discoloration WSSC Water suggests running all cold water taps for about five minutes or until the water becomes clear Impacted residents or businesses should begin using water in the lowest faucets first before moving up higher traffic impacts were still in place near Old Pike Way with a 7News camera capturing workers adjusting guard rails back in place William "Bill" Roy Payne; daughter & son-in-law Reese Harmony Payne and Oliver Scott Payne; mother Carolyn Wall Russell; brother & sister-in-law Family and friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. A celebration of Cynthia's life will be held at Funeral Home Chapel - Hammond Louisiana on Sunday at 3:00 pm.Interment will follow at  Rosaryville Mausoleum (7News) — WSSC Water is asking residents across some parts of southern Prince George’s County to limit water consumption to essential use only starting Wednesday The essential-water-use-only request will go into effect on Sept This is expected to affect around 40,000 customers which are around 110,000 residents in the area READ| Minor injuries reported as fire engulfs Alexandria residence: Police WSSC Water said that the crews will be working to replace a failing section of a 36-inch-diameter prestressed concrete cylinder pipe water transmission main The work is expected to take three days to complete Theessential-water-use-only request will impact residents in Clinton,Rosaryville WSSCWater ask all customers in the affected areas to do the following: To see if you are going to be affected, type your address in the interactive map here Carol passed away at home peacefully on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born on June 3, 1941 and was raised in New Orleans. Carol lived in Mandeville for the past thirty years where she was surrounded by family and friends.... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Carol Ann Seaman Hogue created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Carol passed away at home peacefully on Monday Terry peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born on November 17, 1951 in New Orleans, La. to the late John and Dorothy (Burke) Meyers. Terry was a graduate of Nichols... View Obituary & Service Information Meyers created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Terry peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday.. Michael Anthony Duhe’, age 62, entered into his eternal rest Saturday, August 28, 2021. Michael was born in Amarillo, TX on August 15, 1959 to his parents, the late, Leroy Joseph Duhe’, Sr. and Joyce Jones Duhe’. Besides his... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Michael Anthony Duhe' created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Visitors to the Nun Run and Anything Goes Cook-Off and Family Day gather under the tall pines on the campus of Rosaryville to celebrate a day of fun fellowship and fundraising for Camp Kateri which is a summer youth activity at the historic religious center located just east of Springfield The event drew scores of runners and friends of Rosaryville who support the center which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year Young runners who participated in an event at the Nun Run and Anything Goes cook-Off and Family Day at the Rosaryville Religious Center receive medals for completing the run Zoey Buisson and volunteer Christina Ernst who is presenting the ribbons Ernest has served as a counselor at Camp Kateri for the past three years The Nun Run is held each year to raise funds for the camp held on the sprawling grounds of Rosaryville Runners in the Nun Run at the Rosaryville Sprit Life Center near Springfield take their first steps in the 5K run that took the participants over a winding trail through the trees at the historic religious center and the accompanying Anything Goes Cook-Off served as a fundraiser for Camp Kateri which draws youngsters to the center each summer a Hammond agency that services persons with special needs Abels was manning one of about a dozen booths that offered culinary delights to patrons attending the annual Nun Run and Anything Goes Cook-Off held on the campus of the Rosaryville Spirit Life Center The day’s event raised money for Camp Kateri a youth camp held at Rosaryville each summer PONCHATOULA — Scores of runners and walkers ranging in age from about eight to 80 congregated on the sprawling mostly tree-shaded expanses of the Rosaryville Catholic retreat center for the annual Nun Run and Anything Goes Cook-Off on Saturday Those competing in the various running events followed trails wandering among the pines oaks and other trees that cover the 1,700 acres comprising Rosaryville also billed as Family Day at the religious center located near the Livingston-Tangipahoa Parish line also attracted family members and friends of the runners as well as Rosaryville supporters who help sustain the center that has served the Dominican Order of priests and religious sisters in various capacities over the years said the center is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year Rosaryville served as the training center for future sisters in the Dominican Order Rosaryville serves multiple uses as a home for some Dominican sisters a retreat center and a place for family reunions attracts an increasing number of campers each summer Callais said two sessions are held at Camp Kateri and she said that both sessions this year have already been filled “We have so much demand for our camp that next year we are going to add a third session,” she said The camp is led by Marie Arnone and is staffed by trained leaders and local high school and collegiate counselors The purpose of the Nun Run and the Anything Goes cook-Off is to support Camp Kateri Callais said proceeds from last year’s event were used to update the camp to enhance the camping experience painting the exteriors of all camp buildings upgrading the many roads on the campus and enhancing lighting systems The campus includes dorms and dining halls for the campers who experience swimming bicycle riding and other general camp activities “Our counselors are the heart of the experience and we think they enjoy Camp Kateri as much as the campers,” Callais said The Nun Run and Anything Goes Cook-Off derives its funds from a fee that the runners and walkers pay and from patrons who pay $15 for an arm band that entitles them to eat all they want from the dozen or so booths that offer treats Groups manning the booths do so on a voluntary basis and provide the “goodies” to support Rosaryville Among the dishes being served were shrimp and grits a member of the Rosaryville Board that oversees management of the campus said of this spiritual center said Rosaryville is a wonderful place to celebrate community and family "It’s a beautiful place where people of all faiths are welcome to come and reconnect with their faith and with nature The Nun Run and Family Day is a fine opportunity for the community to join with local businesses and athletes for a day of fun and fellowship in this great setting This is a day when we can celebrate the role that Rosaryville plays for people of all faiths from the local area and from New Orleans and Baton Rouse The support shown here today helps us celebrate the memory of what the Dominican Order has contributed to this area over so many years.” who works at the Peace Center in New Orleans said she came to the Nun Run to help celebrate the importance of Rosaryville participated in the mile walk and said she enjoyed every step She proudly raised a medal she won for finishing the walk It has been a place of renewal and spiritual refreshment for so many years It’s important that this wonderful place be nourished and sustained,” Brauer said Sister Brauer has served in many roles during her long career as a Dominican nun She has been a catechist and catechist trainer a teacher and an administrator of the Peace Center Recalling earlier years in Rosaryville’s history she said that at one time a number of women would spend several years at the convent going through the various stages to become a professed sister in the Dominican order The number of vocations to the religious life has dwindled over the years but Sister Brauer said there is still a place for the religious in today’s society we want to do this because it is so important We still have some who are willing to dedicate their lives to this great mission,” she said Much of the financial success of the Nun Run is due to those who are part of the Anything Goes Cook-Off a Hammond agency that serves people with special needs Abels said she volunteered to participate in the run and food cook-off to help sustain Rosaryville and to give back to the community “We have been serving our clients for 45 years and I always enjoy an opportunity to connect with the families we serve," Abels said "I had a pleasant surprise today…a lady came up and said that we helped her son at TARC when he was only two years old She thanked me for what we did for her son so long ago…that’s rewarding ..