WSSC Water and Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland Launch New Partnership to Assist Eligible Customers in Repairing Residential Plumbing Leaks

Laurel, Md. – February 26, 2025 – Continuing ongoing efforts to expand financial assistance programs to protect income-constrained customers, WSSC Water today announced a partnership with Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland to repair on-property residential plumbing leaks. The new CAP Leak Repair Program will help customers save money and conserve water by identifying and repairing leaking plumbing fixtures. Eligible customers can receive up to $9,000 per year in plumbing repair services.

CAP is WSSC Water’s Customer Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to approved residential customers.

How It Works

Customers enrolled in CAP who suspect they have an on-property leak should contact WSSC Water to receive a free annual plumbing leak investigation. If a leaking water pipe or fixture is identified, Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland will coordinate with the customer to secure the services of qualified plumbers, oversee all repair work and ensure payment for repair services is made. 

Eligible services include repair/replacement of:

• Leaking plumbing fixtures, including toilets, faucets, water valves, shower heads or external hose bibs 
• Internal water plumbing pipes 
• External on-property water service lines 
• Leaking water heaters 

To receive these services, the applicant must: 

• Be a WSSC Water customer.
• Own and reside at the property.
• Be enrolled in WSSC Water's Customer Assistance Program on the date of the application for assistance.

“The CAP Leak Repair Program demonstrates our commitment to expand our financial assistance programs to help more customers,” said WSSC Water General Manager and CEO Kishia L. Powell. "I thank our partners at Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland for their collaboration and commitment to this unique program that helps customers identify and repair leaks, which will help them save money and water.”

"Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland is thrilled to partner with WSSC Water on the CAP Leak Repair Program,” said Jeffrey Dee, President & CEO. “Habitat is dedicated to ensuring that homeowners with limited incomes are able to stay safely and affordably in their homes while preserving their generational wealth. WSSC Water’s CAP Leak Repair Program will further that mission, and Habitat is honored to help facilitate the program."

Learn more about the CAP Leak Repair Program and apply for assistance today.