Conservation Group Demonstrates Effects of Road Salt Pollution
To wrap up “Winter Road Salt Awareness Week,” the Izaak Walton League hosted an event Friday in Gaithersburg about smart salt use as well as the negative effects of road… Read More
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27 Water Main Breaks, Leaks in County as of Wednesday Morning
There are 27 water main breaks and leaks in Montgomery County as of Wednesday morning as crews continue repair work, according to WSSC Water. According to WSSC, there has been… Read More
Council Debates How High WSSC Should Raise Rates
While all Montgomery County councilmembers agreed that WSSC needs to increase its rates to upgrade meters and other infrastructure, they are withholding making a recommendation on how steep that increase… Read More
$750K Grant Program Accepting Proposals to Improve Water Quality
A $750,000 grant program is accepting proposals for projects to improve water quality in the county. The county’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offers the Clean Water Montgomery Grant Program… Read More
‘The Biggest Nuisance’: Agriculture Department Offers Ways to Deal with Asian Tiger Mosquitoes
The Asian Tiger Mosquito “is the biggest nuisance in Maryland,” according to the state Department of Agriculture. About 60% of the complaints the department receives concern these very small. mostly… Read More
Water Main Breaks over Weekend Cause Road Closures
Water main breaks over the weekend closed parts of Colesville Road and Knowles Avenue. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer stated emergency utility work Sunday… Read More
Family Displaced After Tree Branches Pierce Roof
A family of two was displaced after tree branches went into their roof. Fire and rescue was dispatched to the 1200 block of Woodside Parkway in Silver Spring at about… Read More
Water Officials Warn of Harmful Algae at T. Howard Duckett Reservoir
WSSC Water issued a warning to people who may have come into contact with T. Howard Duckett Reservoir water after detecting high concentrations of blue-green algae. Water officials call the… Read More
WSSC Extends Temporary Water Bill Catch Up Program
UPDATE July 24: The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commisioners approved an extension of the “Get Current” program from July 31 to Aug. 31. Original: The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Water (WSSC)… Read More
‘We Are in a Fight,’ Elrich Says as Drought, Fires Make Impact
Drought conditions and fires have recently impacted the nation and Montgomery County. “We are in a fight, and at some point we’ve got to think about this like you would… Read More
WSSC: Tap Water Remains Safe to Drink Despite Taste, Odor Issues
Some residents may notice a change in their tap water due to algae in the Potomac River, according to WSSC Water. Customers serviced by WSSC’s Potomac Water Filtration Plant may… Read More
WSSC Assists Residents to Catch Up with Water Bills
WSSC Water’s “Get Current” program is helping customers catch up with their past due payments. Through this program, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is offering amnesty the entire month of… Read More