WSSC Water Holding Monthly Commission Meeting on Wednesday, February 21

Laurel, Md. – February 20, 2024 – WSSC Water Commissioners are holding their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 21, beginning at 10 a.m. The meeting, held in person at the WSSC Water building in Laurel, is open to the public and available via livestream from WSSC Water’s website. 

This month’s meeting agenda includes scheduled votes on $8.7 million in contracts to upgrade and replace WSSC Water’s aging critical infrastructure to enable the continued delivery of clean, safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater services to 1.9 million customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. Presentations will be provided on the following topics: 

• General Manager’s Report  
• Customer Service Key Performance Indicators 
• Engineering and Construction  
  • Locust Avenue Water Main Replacement (Montgomery County) - $5.7 million 
  • General Engineering Services - $3 million  
• PFAS Management Strategy Briefing 
• Approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Budget for Transmittal to Counties  
• Ethics Program Update 
• Human Resources - Parental Leave Update  
• Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence in the Water Sector 
• Legislative Update  
• Meter Infrastructure Replacement Program 

The meeting includes a call-in option to ensure interested stakeholders not in attendance can provide input. Those watching virtually and wishing to speak should call in at the beginning of the comments section, which begins shortly after 10 a.m. Callers will be admitted from the “lobby” when public comments start.             

Public Viewing / Participation Details – 10 a.m.      
Watch: Meeting broadcast link        
Call-in number to provide comment: 240-800-7929         
Conference ID: 597-286-048# 

Please note the following:      

• The meeting link is not active until the meeting starts.        
• If stakeholders only want to watch the meeting, the call-in number is unnecessary.        
• Those wishing to speak should call at the beginning of the comments section and will be admitted from the “lobby” when public comments start.        
• When calling to speak, turn down your computer’s volume to avoid audio issues.        
• Members of the public, in person and virtually, will have three minutes to speak.    

As part of WSSC Water’s commitment to public engagement and transparency, the live broadcast of this meeting allows viewers to observe agency business, including the review of contracts and policies and a monthly synopsis of WSSC Water’s operations. The complete agenda is on WSSC Water’s website.