The Brief WSSC Water is urging customers to conserve water due to a significant increase in water main breaks and leaks. 40 active breaks and leaksWhat we know:WSSC Water officials said they are dealing with a steep increase in the number of water main breaks and leaks as a result of the frigid temperatures. It’s really busy, and we’re expecting more water main breaks and leaks to come in because this cold is relentless right now," said spokesperson Lyn Riggins. As a result, WSSC Water officials are urging their 1.9 million customers to only use water for essential purposes. Riggins said that so far in January, WSSC Water crews have dealt with about 300 breaks and leaks.