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The WSSC steps up inspection of Md. sewer pipes under a 2005 legal agreement with state and federal environmental agencies. Accessibility statement Skip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness ...
WSSC on a mission to unclog greasy sewer pipes. September 2, 2012. Once a week, Kevin Miller dumps the used cooking oil from his family’s business, the Red Rooster, ...
The sewer and water commission for the Washington suburbs of Maryland says sewage overflows are down sharply following a 2005 court settlement with federal and state environmental regulators and ...
WASHINGTON (7News) — WSSC Water said they completed repairs Tuesday night after a sewer line break flooded several homes along Southern Avenue, Southeast. Families along the 4000 block of ...
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WSSC Water has contracted cleaning crews to assist with sanitizing the homes located along the D.C. and Prince George's County border. A broken 10-inch diameter sewer main located on Southern ...
WSSC Water approved on Wednesday more than $400 million in contracts to upgrade and improve aging water and sewer infrastructure in Maryland’s Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
WUSA9 reached out to a DC Water spokesperson who confirmed that their crew was trying to help with the truck got stuck in the hole. He added that the sewer line is connected to WSSC Water's ...
WASHINGTON – Next time you go to toss that ‘flushable’ wipe in the toilet, you might want to consider a request from your sewer utility: Don’t. Sewer agencies across the cou… ...
According to WSSC Water, the sewage overflow occurred after a 10-inch sewer main broke. ... “Cleaning crews are actively working to clean and sanitize all the affected properties,” Riggins said.
About 75% of all sewer overflows in WSSC Water’s system are due to blockages created by grease. Of those, 99% can be traced back to residential homes, townhomes and apartment buildings.