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

****Media Alert****

WSSC Commissioners to Vote on Proposed
FY2010 Operating and Capital Budget

The budget includes a 9 percent rate increase that would add approximately $4.47 per month or $13.41 per quarter to the average residential customer’s bill

LAUREL (June 3, 2009): The Commissioners of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission are scheduled to vote tomorrow on final adoption of the proposed Fiscal 2010 Operating and Capital Budget that includes a 9 percent rate increase. The $961.7 million budget was approved earlier by Prince George’s and Montgomery County Councils.

If approved, the rate increase would take effect July 1. The proposed budget reflects escalating prices for power, chemicals and fuel, as well as the replacement of 31 miles of water mains and 51 miles of sewer mains and laterals. The rate increase will add approximately $4.47 per month or $13.41 per quarter to the average residential customer’s bill.

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WSSC is the 8th largest water and wastewater utility in the nation, with a network of more than 5, 500 miles of fresh water pipe and nearly 5,400 miles of sewer pipeline. Serving customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties since 1918, our drinking water has always met of exceeded federal standards.