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WSSC’s Spectacular Azalea Garden… A Special Mother’s Day Treat

Five Acres of Beautiful Flowers

LAUREL, MD (May 6, 2008) – A wonderful treat for Mom…22,000 gorgeous azalea’s in full bloom at the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission’s (WSSC) Brighton Dam Azalea Garden.

The Brighton Dam Azalea Garden has garnered worldwide recognition for its amazing beauty. Five acres of azaleas are in full bloom and hundreds of people are expected to enjoy the garden in the coming week.

The garden is FREE and open to the public everyday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Elderly or disabled visitors can drive through the garden Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

After a tour of the garden, visitors can relax along the Triadelphia Reservoir picnic grounds. There’s even a play area for children! For more information, please call Brighton Dam at 301-774-9124.

WHAT: WSSC’s Brighton Dam Azalea Garden in Full Bloom

WHERE: 2 Brighton Dam Road, Brookeville, MD

WHEN: Everyday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., including Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th

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WSSC is the 8th largest water and wastewater utility in the nation, serving nearly 1.8 million residents in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. We operate and maintain seven water and wastewater plants, nearly 5,500 miles of fresh water pipeline and more than 5,300 miles of sewer pipeline. In our 90-year history, our drinking water has always met or exceeded federal standards.