The Water Fund was established in 1994 by WSSC employees to help residential customers who are experiencing financial hardship pay their water/sewer bills. It is funded through the generous donations of customers, community members and WSSC employees. The Salvation Army, in each county, administers the Water Fund. One way we can all easily contribute is through the RoundUp program.
The Salvation Army is responsible for determining whether applicants qualify for assistance. The maximum allowable annual award is $500 or less.
To apply, you must:
| Montgomery County | Prince George's County |
|---|---|
| The Salvation Army 20021 Aircraft Drive Germantown, MD 20874 Tel. No: (301) 515-5354 Fax No: (301) 869-3347 |
The Salvation Army 4825 Edmonston Road Hyattsville, MD 20781 Tel. No: (301) 277-6103 Fax No: (301) 779-8020 |
If you have questions regarding the Water Fund, please call an agent at 301-206-4001, 1-800-634-8400, or contact us online.
WSSC’s RoundUp program offers customers a convenient way to contribute to the Commission’s Water Fund. The Water Fund helps our customers who are having a hard time paying their past due water and sewer bills. Customers can “round up” their bill payments to the nearest dollar; the extra change is donated to the Water Fund. Customers can sign up to have their bill automatically calculated with the “round up” or they can check the box on their bill to give a one-time RoundUp donation. Approximately 150 customers a year are helped by the Water Fund.