What We Do
WSSC Water is committed to providing our community with safe, clean water - life’s most precious resource - and returning that water to the environment in an ethical, sustainable and financially responsible way.
Highlighted below are the many ways we work every day to keep our commitment to you.
Construction/In Your Neighborhood Map
Keeping the water flowing is a never-ending job, which means eventually you'll see work crews in your neighborhood. Use this interactive map to see where they are and what work they're doing.
Major Projects
At WSSC Water, major projects are what we do: from rehabilitating dams to upgrading filtration and water resource recovery facilities to replacing water and sewer mains. Learn about the big projects we're working on - and those on the way.
Water Quality
Our dedicated team works hard to keep our promise to provide you with safe, clean drinking water. Learn about the many steps we take to ensure your water quality, steps you can take at home, and download our annual Water Quality Report.
Water Security
Just as WSSC Water is committed to your health and safety - by providing you with safe drinking water - we are equally committed to security. We keep a constant watch on our facilities and infrastructure, all day, every day.
Water Filtration
Serving 1.9 million customers with no drinking water violations in over 100 years is quite a feat. See what goes into providing safe, clean drinking water to you every day.
Wastewater Management
Getting water to you is only half the story - what happens when the water you've used goes down the drain? Find out in this overview of wastewater collection and wastewater treatment.
Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Hand-in-hand with our commitment to provide you with safe, clean water is our pledge to protect our natural resources and be good stewards of the environment. Learn the many ways we promote sustainability and how it guides our work every day.
New and Innovative Technologies
WSSC Water is always proud to look back on our history of zero water quality violations for more than 100 years. But we're also excited to look forward: to new technology, new systems and amazing new tools that make us more efficient at providing you with world-class service.