WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707-5902. (301) 206-8100. Fax:(301) 206-8186. E-Mail:communications@wsscwater.com

WSSC WELCOMES SPRINGTIME

WSSC Offers Educational and Recreational Opportunities to Enjoy the Outdoors

Laurel, MD (March 20, 2008): It’s the first day of Spring…and in addition to providing the community with clean fresh water, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) offers its customers and the broader community many educational and recreational opportunities.

This spring WSSC offers a full array of fun and educational activities for all ages. From the H20 Fest to access to our various recreation areas throughout the community, WSSC is encouraging the community to come out, enjoy and soak in the springtime. Although many of the WSSC activities are geared toward environmental awareness and eco-friendly initiatives we still know how to have a great time.

Please join us for:

H2O Fest - On Saturday, April 12th local elementary school students, staff from local government agencies, Boy Scouts and the Patuxent Riverkeeper will be on hand to help the public celebrate how thinking green can protect blue - the Patuxent Reservoirs Watershed. People of all ages can learn how to preserve and protect our water sources through a variety of demonstrations including:

• Wetland on Wheels
• Tours of T.H. Duckett Dam
• Demonstration showing oyster’s impact on the environment
• Wind power display
• Arts and crafts
• Environmental products, including a SmartCar
• Rain barrel raffle

Waste Water Treatment Plant Tours – On Saturday, April 19th, WSSC will open its Seneca and Damascus Waste Water Treatment Plants for public tours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in signing up for a tour or, have questions about touring, one of these plants, please call 301-206-7900.

WSSC Recreation Areas - are open for picnicking, boating, fishing and horseback riding. The recreation areas include Brighton Dam, Supple Lane and Scott’s Cove. The Triadelphia area is closed to all activities for safety while there are dredging operations. For safety and security reasons, WSSC’s Pigtail Branch; Big Branch Recreation; and Brown’s Bridge are closed for the season.

The recreation areas are open from sunrise to sunset. Seasonal fishing permits are $30.00 and a day permit costs $3.00. Permits are required for persons 16 to 64 years of age.

For questions regarding WSSC recreation areas or required permits and activity fees, please contact the Brighton Dam Visitor’s Center at (301) 774-9124.

Patuxent River Clean-up Day - On Saturday, April 5th from 9 a.m. to noon, as part of Earth Month, we are encouraging residents to join your watershed neighbors, scout troops and school groups at various WSSC recreation sites on Rocky Gorge and Triadelphia Reservoirs.

For more information, including a complete rundown of WSSC sponsored events this spring, please contact (301) 206-8100, or visit www.wsscwater.com and click on Spring Events above Hot Topics.

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WSSC is the 8th largest water and wastewater utility in the nation, serving more than 1.8 million residents in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. We operate and maintain seven water and wastewater plants, 5,500 miles of fresh water pipeline and over 5,300 miles of sewer pipeline. In our 89-year history our drinking water has always met or exceeded federal standards.