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WSSCWater Spending Limits and Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

The Council set a 7% FY28 spending control limit for the water utility. The October power outage at the Potomac water filtration plant exposed electrical vulnerabilities, prompting plans for $11.8 million in electrical upgrades.

4 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

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2026-2035 Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan

The once-every-few-years plan update moves forward, including a septic pump-out rebate program, revised abutting mains and commercial service policies, and removal of the Palatine of Potomac sewer exclusion after capacity analysis showed room exists.

6 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026