What We Do
WSSC Water ensures all communities thrive by ethically delivering safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services.
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
From rehabilitating dams to upgrading filtration and water resource recovery facilities to replacing water and sewer mains, major projects are a constant at WSSC Water. Learn about the ones we’re working on and those slated for the near future.
Three-Year System Repair Plan
WSSC Water works continuously to replace old, aging and worn-out infrastructure. With more than 5,900 miles of water mains in Montgomery and Prince George's counties, WSSC Water now replaces old water mains with special pipe: zinc-coated ductile iron pipe or Pritec coated ductile iron pipe.
Water Quality
Our dedicated team works hard to provide you with safe, clean drinking water. The proof is in our annual Water Quality Report, which you can view online or download. You’ll learn the process and procedures for ensuring water quality and steps you can take to ensure the best water quality in your hom...
Water Security
When it comes to delivering safe drinking water, safety and security go hand in hand at WSSC Water. We keep a constant watch on our facilities and infrastructure -- all day, every day.
Water Filtration
Our 107-year record of no drinking water quality violations is no small feat. See what goes into providing our 1.9 million customers with safe, clean drinking water every day.
Wastewater Management
Delivering 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.