5% WSSCWater rate increase and Potomac Interceptor repairs
Montgomery County
Summary
WSSCWater got a 5% rate increase and 2.4% SDC increase. The Potomac Interceptor repair estimate jumped from $20 million to $59 million, with WSSC paying 30.9% because of the intermunicipal agreement with DC Water.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Water bills rise 5% in FY27, partly funding roughly $18 million of the interceptor repair.
All WSSCWater customers who rely on repaired, reliable water and sewer infrastructure.
Ratepayers facing higher bills; the Council noted DC Water's delayed repairs contributed to the failure.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Session - May 4, 2026
WSSCWater got a 5% rate increase and 2.4% SDC increase. The Potomac Interceptor repair estimate jumped from $20 million to $59 million, with WSSC paying 30.9% because of the intermunicipal agreement with DC Water.
Council Session - Mar 17, 2026
WSSCWater reported 1,934 water main breaks since July — 1,456 in winter — and is scaling up replacement work in its $4.8 billion CIP. County officials also pressed on who pays for the Potomac interceptor sewage spill, with federal reimbursement still pending.
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