WSSC is currently at the scene of a large water main break in Olney that has left some residents without water on Thursday, July 18. A News helicopter was also flying over the area Thursday morning because of the water main break.
WSSC is currently at the scene of a large water main break in Olney that has left some residents without water on Thursday, July 18. A News helicopter was also flying over the area Thursday morning because of the water main break.
Drivers should anticipate delays on Clopper Road due to WSSC’s water main replacement work.
Per Montgomery County: “The 2024 WSSC Water Commissioners’ Engineering Scholarship application is now available. Winners receive $2,000 per year and up to $8,000 over four consecutive years. In addition, scholarship winners are given priority for paid summer internships. (more…)
Update: All lanes now open.
Emergency utility work continues to keep all southbound lane of Colesville Rd (US 29) closed at Lorain Ave between Southwood Ave & Timberwood Ave.
Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and WSSC Water proudly announce the launch of the 2024 Salt Wise Campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the impacts to our environment and drinking water from excessive salt use during winter weather and encourages residents to be “Salt Wise.” (more…)
WSSC issued the following press release on Wednesday, November 22, reminding residents to “not be a turkey” and pour hot grease down your drain. Per WSSC:
Per WSSC: “WSSC Water today lifted the recreational water contact health advisory for the Triadelphia Reservoir, which was issued earlier this summer due to high levels of blue-green algae. The end of the health advisory follows two consecutive weeks of extensive monitoring and testing showing algal concentrations and potential toxins well below advisory thresholds.
A recreational water contact health advisory for the T. Howard Duckett Reservoir was lifted earlier this month. Visitors can now safely resume recreational activities at both reservoirs. To learn about blue-green algae and algal blooms, visit WSSC Water’s Algal Blooms page.
Nick’s recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and serves diner classics like pancakes, French toast, omelets, hot & cold sandwiches, chili, souvlaki, and gyros. Featured photo courtesy of Nick’s Diner on Instagram.
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Per WSSC: WSSC Water recently distributed $3.75 million to 4,350 income-constrained customers throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to help pay past-due water and sewer bills incurred between January 27, 2020, and September 30, 2022. The average grant received by customers was $863.36. Funding enabled WSSC Water to restore water service for 377 vulnerable customers. Letters have been mailed to all grant recipients.
The grant is from Maryland’s COVID-19 State and Local Relief Fund award under the American Rescue Plan Act. The distribution of funds continues WSSC Water’s extensive efforts to assist customers financially impacted by the pandemic. Since March 2020, WSSC Water has provided more than $10.2 million in financial assistance to more than 5,500 customers thanks to various federal and state programs.