Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Call the emergency number at 240-286-3389 or 240-286-3359Water & Sewer
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- Household faucet: 3 to 5 gallons per minute
- Shower: 5 to 10 gallons per minute
- Bath Tub: 50 gallons if full
- Toilet Flushing: 5 to 7 gallons
- Dishwasher: 35 gallons
- Lawn Watering: 35 gallons per ½ acre
- Pin Hole Leak: 170 gallons per day
- Dripping Faucet: 1,000 gallons or more a year
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Almost every house has a valve to turn of the water located inside the house where the water service line enters. If you cannot find the in-door valve, or you need to do maintenance on your water service line call Town Hall and one of our staff will come to your home during business hours and turn the valve at your street connection. If we are called to your home after 4:00 PM or on weekends to turn off your water, there will be a call-out fee.Water & Sewer
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Call the emergency number at 240-286-3389 or 240-286-3359Water & Sewer
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Water and sewer services are provided by the Town’s own water and sewer system. The municipal water system is serviced by eight wells. The water and sewer bills are issued quarterly. To get your water turned on and setup your accountWater & Sewer
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Poolesville water tends to be hard (averaging about 15 grains) due to calcium carbonate.
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No, with 12 different points on entry into the system, control of the chemicals and overall costs make it prohibitive. Parents of young children may want to consult their dentist about the need for fluoride to prevent tooth decay.Water & Sewer