FY 2027 Budget — Department of the Environment
Prince George's County
Summary
The water and sewer utility presented its FY2027 proposed budget, emphasizing affordability programs and rate pressure — this directly affects residents' water bills.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
WSSC's FY2027 rates and capital program will show up on residents' water and sewer bills.
All WSSC customers, especially those using financial assistance programs.
Ratepayers could face higher fees if deficits are closed through rate increases.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Oct 22, 2026
County environment and public works staff briefed the committee on shortfalls in the funds that pay for stormwater management and trash/solid waste services — a signal that fees or spending may need attention.
Committee of the Whole - Budget Work-Session (CIP Review): Redevelopment Authority; Revenue Authority; OIT; PGCC; PGCMLS; DOE; DPW&T and Fire/EMS - May 5, 2026
The county's solid waste fund is projected at a roughly $92.5 million unrestricted deficit by FY 2027, and the stormwater fund deficit is projected at $93.8 million — up from about $69 million in FY 2025. The stormwater fee hasn't been raised since the county took it over from WSSC around 1988, and fee-increase scenarios are under discussion with OMB.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Budget Work-session: DoE and DPW&T - Apr 23, 2026
The committee reviewed how the Department of the Environment proposes to fund water quality programs, solid waste management, and grant-funded operations in FY 2027. Funding decisions here affect stormwater fees, trash and recycling services, and environmental enforcement countywide.
County Council - Mar 17, 2026
The water and sewer utility presented its FY2027 proposed budget, emphasizing affordability programs and rate pressure — this directly affects residents' water bills.
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