Skip to content

Boil Advisory Lifted for Fort Ritchie Water System

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 29, 2024) – The Washington County Department of Water Quality announces the boil water notice that affected the Fort Ritchie section of the Highfield water system has been lifted.  Repairs are complete and bacteriological testing confirms the water is safe for consumption.  We thank the community for their patience while this issue was resolved.

For more information, residents should call the Washington County Department of Water Quality office at 240-313-2600.

###

Other news:

Washington County Public Safety Training Center to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive

Washington County Public Safety Training Center to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive

HAGERSTOWN, MD (October 19, 2026) – The Washington County Public Safety Training Center will host an American Red Cross blood drive on…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Durberry Road

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Durberry Road

SMITHSBURG, MD (October 16, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Durberry Road between Leitersburg Smithsburg Road and Gardenhour…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Appletown Road

TRAFFIC ALERT: Road Closure on Appletown Road

BOONSBORO, MD (October 16, 2026) – The Washington County Highway Department announces an upcoming road closure on Appletown Road at 6207 Appletown…