🚽💧 Your toilet could be wasting thousands of gallons of water… and you might not even know it.
A leaky toilet is one of the most common causes of high water use and higher water bills.
The good news? It’s easy to check.
Watch these quick tips to learn how to spot a leak.
youtu.be/5bz4D9rzqSo
Loving the flurries? ❄️
Or ready for the warm-up later this week? 🌞
No matter where you fall, remember to be #SaltWise.
Spread salt only if needed
Sweep up any excess
A little salt goes a long way.
Learn more: wsscwater.com/saltwise
Applications for the 2026 WSSC Water Commissioners’ Engineering Scholarship are now being accepted. The scholarship provides $3,000 annually, with a maximum of $12,000 over four consecutive years.
Learn more and apply! www.wsscwater.com/news/2026/fe...
WSSC Water Crews Quickly Respond to Sanitary Sewer Overflow in Adelphi
Overflow Caused by “Flushable” Wipes Blockage
Customers Reminded to Keep Wipes Out of the Pipes
Drinking Water NOT Impacted
READ MORE: www.wsscwater.com/news/2026/fe...
Our offices are closed today.
Our emergency crews remain on duty 24/7/365.
To report a water emergency, please call 301-206-4002.
Roses are red 🌹
Water is blue 💧
When mains break in freezing temps,
We’re grateful for you! 💙
Team H₂O, you’ve battled water main breaks in some seriously cold weather these past few weeks. Your hard work and dedication truly warm our hearts.
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💧❤️
50s this weekend… but rain is on the way! 🌧️
Before it starts, sweep up any leftover salt from your driveway or sidewalk to help protect our waterways.
That’s #SaltWise. 💧
Learn more: wsscwater.com/saltwise
👍 Thumbs up from Justin as the crew wraps up an emergency water main break repair!
And it’s on to the next one.
As of 1 PM, Mon, Feb 9:
▶️ 25 known water main breaks/leaks
Our crews are ready & working around the clock to keep water flowing.
📞 See a break or leak? Report it 24/7 @ 301-206-4002.
Sunny start to Sunday! Anibal and his crew continue moving from one break to the next.
As 9 AM on Sunday 2/8:
✅12 known water main breaks and leaks
Take a look, here is the map of the reported breaks across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrI...
Haven’t signed up yet?
Our Customer Notification System sends alerts when there’s a water main break in your neighborhood.
📩 Sign up today: wsscwater.com/cns
Andrew is one of many crew members working overnight to respond to water main breaks.
As of 8 a.m. Sat. 2/7: 16 known breaks & leaks
📞 Report issues: 301-206-4002
📲 Sign up for emergency alerts in your neighborhood wsscwater.com/cns
WSSC Water Earns AAA Bond Rating for 25th Straight Year in $379.4 Million Bond Sale
All Three Rating Agencies Maintain the Utility’s Outlook as Stable
READ MORE: www.wsscwater.com/news/2026/fe...
Meet Nick and Andre, two of WSSC Water’s Safety Specialists.
As Team H₂O works 24/7 to repair water main breaks, they’re on job sites helping keep crews safe - and drivers moving through work zones safely.
SAFETY IS MISSION CRITICAL!
As of 11:30 am on Tues 2/3:
Our crews continue working 24/7 repairing water main breaks.
43 known water main breaks and leaks.
‼️Some repairs are taking longer than normal b/c of weather related challenges.
⚠️Icy conditions persist, use caution in and around work zones, for our safety and yours!
Final Update - 1:20 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request LIFTED
Water Distribution System Demands and Pressure Have Stabilized
Crews Continue Repairing Broken Water Mains Around the Clock
READ MORE: www.wsscwater.com/news/2026/fe...
Do you need to wash clothes or run the dishwasher during the essential water use request?
Go ahead and do it! We know how important it is to have clean clothes and dishes.
We just ask that customers be mindful of usage.
Thank you as we continue to monitor our system during the extreme cold.
As of 8:55 am on 2/1 there are 39 known water main breaks and leaks across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Pls continue to report suspected breaks/leaks.
⚠️Slow down when approaching and traveling through work zones!
Essential-Water-Use-Only Request remains in place.
#TeamH2O
Meet Phil!
He’s one of our customer advocates… delivering 💧water to customers impacted by water main repairs and serving as a liaison between customers and WSSC Water.
Our advocates are always on duty for our customers! 💙
Learn more ➡️ wsscwater.com/advocates
Sign up for our Customer Notification System to receive alerts on emergency water main break repairs. Visit wsscwater.com/cns to sign up.
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Repairing breaks and moving on to the next. Thank you to all our customers for doing your part as the essential water use only request continues.
The number of breaks and leaks is constantly changing.
Want to know where we have known breaks/leaks? Here’s a map. app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrI...
Michael and his crew are working tirelessly around the clock.
They’re pinpointing leaks and making emergency repairs to water main breaks.
Currently, there are 45 known breaks and leaks across the system.
See a water main break or leak? Report it 24/7.
Update 1:50 p.m. Friday, January 30
Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Expected to Continue Through Weekend for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Extreme Cold and Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks & Leaks
Conservation Efforts Are Helping Preserve Water for System Storage and Fire Protection
Team H₂O continues working 24/7 to restore service for our customers. We currently have 32 known breaks and leaks and have responded to 337 since January 1.
Suspect a break/leak? Please report it.
Update 6:10 p.m. Thur, Jan 29: Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Expected to Continue Through Weekend
Customer Conservation Efforts Are Helping Preserve Water for System Storage and Fire Protection
READ MORE: wsscwater.com/news/2026/janu…
Meet James, he’s one of the many utility techs working around the clock to pinpoint leaks, repair water main breaks, and keep service flowing for our communities.
See a leak or break? Report it right away:
📞 301-206-4002
📧EmergencyCallCenter@wsscwater.com
📱 WSSC Water Mobile App
Reminder: Snow is making streets tighter for everyone & for our crews working emergency water main repairs.
When you see a work zone:
✅ Slow down
✅ Follow traffic control signs
✅ Use extra caution - lanes are narrow
Your safety and ours depends on it.
Let’s keep #TeamH2O safe!
#WorkZoneSafety
Meet Jimmy from our Control Center!
Behind the scenes, he’s closely monitoring water storage levels as extreme cold drives a predicted increase in water main breaks and leaks across our service area.
Thank you for continuing to use water only for essential purposes.
See water flowing? Report it.
Update: Jan 29 - Crews continue working 24/7 repairing water main breaks across our 1,000 sq mile service area. Thank you to our 1.9 million customers for continuing to use water only for essential purposes. Latest update ➡️ wsscwater.com/news/2026/janu…
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WSSC Water’s Budget Public Hearings Now Virtual
Find more information, including meeting links at www.wsscwater.com/news/2026/ja...
A leak or break on your residential water or sewer service line can be costly. If repairs or replacement are needed, we are here to help with the Pipe Emergency Replacement Loan Program (PipeER).
👉 Learn more and see if you qualify: wsscwater.com/assistance
