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With wet weather moving through the region Thursday, parts of our area's infrastructure may not be able to handle more water ...
Southbound Wisconsin Avenue, or MD-355, is closed at the exit to East West Highway, also known as MD-410, along with two ...
A massive D.C. sewer line collapse has weighing a potential backup plan: releasing untreated sewage into Beaverdam Creek to ...
WSSC Water warns of a possible controlled sewage overflow to prevent untreated sewage from backing up into Northeast D.C.
WSSC Water has announced the possibility of a controlled emergency sewage overflow at the Anacostia Wastewater Pumping ...
Due to the potential for heavy rain, WSSC and DC Water notified residents that crews may need to release wastewater into the ...
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – WSSC Water crews are working to repair dozens of water main breaks and leaks caused by freezing temperatures. It’s had a widespread impact on ...
POTOMAC, Md. (ABC7) The general manager of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) says she is sincerely sorry for yellow-colored water flowing into homes, schools and businesses across ...
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which serves Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, will spend $141,400 this fiscal year to add “Water” to its name on employee IDs, business ...
WSSC Water says this is usually the time of year when most water main breaks happen, however, 200 breaks have already occurred since the year started, with 166 of those happening since Wednesday.
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission crews prepare to install a new water main. Zinc coating takes the hit of corrosion before it reaches the iron pipe, while a thick, plastic “bio-wrap ...
WSSC Water, the utility for Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, is in the midst of managerial strife. (Courtesy Carol Highsmith via Library of Congress) This article was republished with ...