FY28 WSSCWater Spending Control Limits
Montgomery County
Summary
The council opened its review of water and sewer utility spending caps for FY28 — these shape the water bills every household and business pays.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The spending limits directly influence future WSSCWater rates on residents' utility bills.
All WSSCWater customers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
Households on tight budgets will feel the rate increases, and customer assistance funding was not increased this year.
Mentions & discussions (2)
TE Committee Worksession - Oct 12, 2026
WSSC's preliminary FY28 budget is $2 billion and leans on a 7% rate increase, costing the average household about $3.10 per quarter for each 1%. The recent Potomac plant power scare showed how fragile the system is, and WSSC is asking for roughly $133 million in accelerated electrical upgrades it hasn't yet figured out how to fund.
Council Session - Sep 29, 2026
The council opened its review of water and sewer utility spending caps for FY28 — these shape the water bills every household and business pays.
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