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Water Filtration

WSSC Water operates and maintains water filtration plants to create safe drinking water for all. We accomplish our mission safely, cost-effectively, and in a manner that serves our customers as well a...

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December 15, 2020

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WSSC Water Lifts Boil Water Advisory Impacting Customers in Southern Prince George’s County Following Major Water Main Break on Tuesday

**** FINAL UPDATE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12 @ 4:25 p.m. **** Water Quality Testing Confirms Water is Safe to ConsumeImpacted Customers Should Flush Water Lines Before Consuming WaterWSSC Water Levanta A...

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February 12, 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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FINAL UPDATE WSSC Water Lifts Boil Water Advisory Impacting Customers in the Hyattsville, Cheverly, Seat Pleasant, Capitol Heights and Other Nearby Areas of Prince George’s County, Maryland Following a Water Main Break

Water Quality Testing Confirms Water is Safe to Consume Impacted Customers Should Flush Water Lines Before Consuming Water

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July 20, 2025

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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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WSSC Water’s 2024 Patuxent Watershed Season Opens Today, March 15

Watershed Recreation Areas Open from Sunrise to Sundown March 15 – November 30 WSSC WATERshed App Available to Help Plan Watershed Visit

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March 15, 2024

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WSSC Water Issues Boil Water Advisory for Customers in the Cheverly, Seat Pleasant, Capitol Heights and Other Nearby Areas of Prince George’s County, Maryland Due to Water Main Break 

Customers in These Areas Should Bring Water to a Rolling Boil for 1 Minute Before Any ConsumptionWSSC Water Working to Set Up Water Distribution Station Tonight – Details to Come

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July 18, 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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History of Lead in Drinking Water

A timeline of WSSC Water’s and national efforts to eliminate lead in drinking water

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October 15, 2024

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WSSC Water Lifts Recreational Water Contact Health Advisory for Triadelphia and T. Howard Duckett Reservoirs

Watershed Users Can Safely Resume Activities

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October 12, 2022

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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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