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Drinking Water for WSSC Water Customers Not Impacted by DC Water Sewer Main Collapse

Our Potomac Water Filtration Plant intake is located upstream of the collapse and sewer overflow site.

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February 3, 2026

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DC Water's Boil Water Advisory

No impact for WSSC Water customers in Montgomery or Prince George's counties.

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June 12, 2025

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WSSC Water Crews Quickly Respond to Sanitary Sewer Overflow in Mount Rainier

Water from Broken Water Main in D.C. Pours into WSSC Water Sewer Manholes Causing Overflow

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March 17, 2024

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Proactive Notification of Possible Controlled Emergency Sewage Overflow into Beaverdam Creek and Anacostia River

Overflow at WSSC Water’s Anacostia Wastewater Pumping Station in Capitol Heights May Occur to Avoid Sewage Overflow in Northeast, D.C. Neighborhood Following Failure of the 108-Inch Diameter Anacostia...

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July 27, 2025

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Water Quality Reports

WSSC Water is proud to present our annual Water Quality Report, which shows that our record of more than 107 years with zero water quality violations is going strong.

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December 21, 2020

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UPDATE – Thursday, July 31 at 12:20 pm - WSSC Water and DC Water Monitoring Forecasted Heavy Rainfall and Taking Preventative Measures to Protect Public Health and the Environment

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July 31, 2025

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Where Does My Water Come From?

The clean, safe drinking water we provide comes from one of two rivers: the Potomac or the Patuxent. But which one provides your water? Keep reading to find out.

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December 15, 2020

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About WSSC Water

Established in 1918, WSSC Water is currently among the largest water and wastewater utilities in the nation, with a network of 5,977 miles of drinking water pipeline and over 5,677 mile...

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December 23, 2020

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Water Main Breaks

A water main break leaves hundreds of people without service and can cause serious traffic problems. So we take them seriously - especially in cold weather.

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December 15, 2020

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UPDATE - Monday, July 28 - Need for Possible Controlled Emergency Sewage Overflow into Beaverdam Creek and Anacostia River NOT IMMINENT

Heavy Rain is Key Factor in Determining If/When Controlled Emergency Sewage Overflow Could Occur at WSSC Water’s Anacostia Wastewater Pumping Station in Capitol Heights Controlled Emergency Sewag...

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July 28, 2025

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