The Summer Sizzle Is On…Water You Doing? Saving Money Starts with Saving Water
Wise Water Use Gives You the Power to Reduce Your Bill
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Laurel, Md. – June 24, 2025 – As temperatures soar around the triple digits, WSSC Water reminds customers that outdoor water activities – while fun and refreshing on a hot summer day - can significantly increase your bill. Before you hook up the hose, be mindful that filling up that kiddie pool, splashing in a sprinkler, or enjoying a backyard water slide will add to your overall water usage.
The good news? You have the power to control your water use - and your bill.
Wise Water Use Tips:
- Check your hose and connections for leaks. A small drip can waste hundreds of gallons over time.
- Limit outdoor water play to short periods and reuse water when possible.
- Consider public pools and water parks.
It is also important to keep in mind, new water and sewer rates take effect on July 1, 2025. A typical customer with a family of three using 48 gallons of water per person daily would see a quarterly increase of $25.60 in their bill, which includes an increase in fees and other charges. The examples of water use above are calculated using the rates beginning July 1.
Be water wise this summer and use water wisely. Every drop counts. For more wise water use tips to save water and money inside and outside the home, visit wsscwater.com/conservation and follow us on social media (X @WSSCWaternews, Facebook @WSSCWater, Instagram @WSSC Water)
WSSC Water is a not-for-profit public utility focused on serving our 1.9 million customers, not shareholders. Every dollar collected is reinvested directly into infrastructure, technology and workforce to strengthen reliability, improve service and protect public health for generations to come.