Join WSSC on Tuesday, June 4 anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the HQ building in Laurel for an open house. There will be representatives available to explain the changes to the rate structure and how it may impact your bill. Questions about projects? Project managers will also be available to provide project updates. For more […]
A water main break has occurred in the 9700 block of Baltimore Ave. Water and ice is reported and is affecting both lanes. One lane northbound is closed and both southbound lanes are opened. WSSC is aware of the break and is on the process of repairing the break. City contract police officers are assisting […]
At the November 14, 2017, meeting of the Mayor and Council, Joseph Beach, the Chief Financial Officer for the Washington Sanitary Commission (WSSC) presented the rate structure alternatives that had have been evaluated by WSSC. The WSSC submitted the General Manager’s Recommendations to the County Council for review on November 15, 2017. While the City […]
At the last Tuesday’s meeting, a representative from WSSC came and talked about the proposed WSSC rate structure. According to WSSC, under the new rate structure alternatives because by simplifying the rates from 16 tiers to 3 or 4 tiers, the rates at the lower usage tiers have to be increased to maintain revenue neutrality. […]
Our City engineer is advising that beginning on Wednesday July 12th M T Laney, WSSC’s resurfacing contractor will begin working in the City on all the affected streets as shown on the attached map. They are NOT ALL going to be worked on at the same time. The order of construction activities is as follows: […]
A major water main break has been reported this evening at the intersection of Greenbelt Road and Baltimore Avenue. Reports of 1 foot of water in all directions and a 15’ x 15’ section of missing pavement in the middle of Baltimore Avenue. WSSC and Maryland Highway Administration have been notified by PGPD Dispatch. City […]
The WSSC (Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission) plans to replace waterlines in the west Hollywood area, particularly the area west of Rhode Island avenue. The affected areas will include Lackawanna Street, Muskogee Street, 47th Place, 48th Place, Mangum Road, Laguna Road and 49th Place. (please see the map below, which shows the streets that will eb […]
Many of our neighbors have asked about WSSC’s ongoing water replacement project in the Daniels Park area. The WSSC has released a letter about the project’s background, project status and the future timeline about the project. Please see the letter below. The flier was also distributed to the area residents impacted by the project. If […]
The north College Park is bracing for multiple storm water related projects. The residents will have an opportunity to hear about these projects give feedback at the upcoming NCPCA meeting on September 8, 2016. The meeting will take place at the Youth and Family Services building at 4912 Nantucket Road. The meeting will startr at […]
WSSC is in the process of painting approximately 10,000 fire hydrants in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The hydrants will remain in service during this time. WSSC fire hydrants have a grey body with a green top. During the painting process, hydrants will receive a coat of primer, leaving the entire hydrant light grey in […]
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) plans to replace approximately 2.84 miles of water mains in Daniels Park neighborhood of north College Park. The project is necessary because the water mains are nearing the end of their useful life. The affected streets include: 49th Place, 50th avenue, 50th Place, 51st Avenue, 51st Place, 52nd Avenue, […]
WSSC has begun their planned rehabilitation of the sewer main under 52nd Place. The sewer main is being relined so there will be no excavations. The Contractor will be working from Sewer manhole to sewer manhole. The project limits are Odessa Road to Mineola Road. Much of the work will be performed under the beltway. […]
The problem came about when WSSC installed a new meter and all the readings are conducted at their central office. The Pool Board plans to meet with a WSSC advocate today to discuss the bills in question.
At last night’s Council meeting, the City Council unanimously supported a State bill to establish an independent review commission, to review WSSC bills that are at least 25% higher than an average WSSC bill and when the consumer has already submitted a written request for a refund. The commission will be consisted of a WSSC […]
Representatives from WSSC will be at Davis Hall this Thursday (August 7) at 6:30 PM to answer your questions on recent storm / flooding incidents or related repair work. Please see below for details.
Dr. Fazlul Kabir is a four-term City Council Member of the City of College Park District 1.