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Wastewater Collection System

Our wastewater collection system gathers millions of gallons of water every day to treat it and return clean water to the environment.

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December 15, 2020

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Infographic: When a Water Main Breaks (Text Alternative)

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December 8, 2025

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First Time Vendors: Getting Started with WSSC Water

To be eligible to participate in WSSC Water solicitations vendors must be registered in our WSSC Supplier Portal.

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August 15, 2024

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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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Update 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Continues for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks

WSSC Water Customers Also Urged to Report Water Surfacing/Flowing in Streets and Rights of WayPredicted Increase in Breaks/Leaks Due to Extreme Cold Happening Now Water Demand Sharply Increa...

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January 27, 2026

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Update 6:10 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Expected to Continue Through Weekend for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Extreme Cold and Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks

WSSC Water Customers Also Urged to Report Water Surfacing/Flowing in Streets and Rights of WayCustomer Conservation Efforts Are Helping Preserve Water for System Storage and Fire Protection

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January 29, 2026

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Wastewater Collection System

Infographic: When a Water Main Breaks (Text Alternative)

First Time Vendors: Getting Started with WSSC Water

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

Update 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Continues for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks

Update 6:10 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Expected to Continue Through Weekend for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Extreme Cold and Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks