WSSC Water Offers Tips to Fix Costly Household Leaks
WSSC Water urges customers to check for water leaks that could be driving up their bills. Even small leaks waste thousands of gallons each year, leading to significant costs. Toilet… Read More
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WSSC Water’s Temporary Bill Assistance Program Continues Through June
WSSC Water’s temporary bill assistance program, Get Current 2.0, launched on March 1 and continues through June 30. The program helps eligible customers with delinquent water and sewer bills. Customers… Read More
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
Pepco Building in Wheaton Hit by Vehicle After 2-Car Collision
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-car collision in which one vehicle hit a Pepco building, according to MCFRS Chief Public Information Officer Pete Piringer. The… Read More
Gaithersburg Resident Appointed WSSC Water Commissioner
Gaithersburg resident Jonathan Powell is the newest WSSC Water commissioner. He was appointed to represent Montgomery County by Executive Marc Elrich and approved Tuesday by members of the County Council.… Read More
WSSC Closes Avenel Equestrian Center. What’s Next?
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) closed the Avenel Equestrian Center in December citing safety concerns. The barn, dating back to the 1940s, sits on the Avenel Farm in Potomac… Read More
Avenel Equestrian Center Supporters Say WSSC Violated Agreements in Lease Termination
Driving past the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm golf course, it’s not uncommon to see a quaint horse barn in a grassy meadow. Soon, that could become a vision of… 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
WSSC: Update on Water’s Taste and Smell
There’s some encouraging news about the drinking water in the region. A spokesman for Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) provided an update Wednesday on the bad taste and smell some… 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