WSSC FY 2027 water and sewer budget
Prince George's County
Summary
WSSC briefed the committee on how much public sewer capacity exists countywide — a key constraint on where new development can happen. Sewer availability shapes which properties can be built on and how the county grows.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The FY 2028 budget proposal could affect water and sewer rates residents pay.
Residents, developers, and property owners all gain from a clearer picture of where sewer service can support growth.
Residents affected by sewer backups, pipe breakage, and water system incidents.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Oct 8, 2026
The water utility gave an early look at its preliminary FY 2028 budget, an early signal of possible rate and spending decisions ahead.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Sep 10, 2026
WSSC briefed the committee on how much public sewer capacity exists countywide — a key constraint on where new development can happen. Sewer availability shapes which properties can be built on and how the county grows.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Budget Work-session: Soil Conservation; WSSC Operating/CIP - Apr 9, 2026
WSSC wants a 5% water and sewer rate hike — about $59 a year for the average household — to fund pipe replacement, PFAS treatment, and customer assistance while protecting its AAA bond rating. Members weighed resident rate fatigue against what cuts would do to staffing and the capital program.
General Assembly Committee - Feb 24, 2026
Members demanded Prince George's County go first on the annual WSSC rate presentation instead of following Montgomery County's lead, and asked for a briefing on the DC Water Potomac Interceptor sewage spill and the ongoing wipes-related pipe breakage problem.
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