WSSC FY 2028 budget and water rate increases
Prince George's County
Summary
WSSC's $2 billion preliminary budget comes with cost-of-service study recommendations of double-digit rate hikes starting at 11.7% in FY 2028, though the utility is planning around a 7% scenario after $29 million in cuts. Committee members pressed on affordability for seniors and fixed-income residents, and WSSC highlighted $10.64 million for customer assistance programs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
A possible 7% water rate increase in FY 2028 — the study recommends up to 11.7% — plus $10.64 million budgeted for customer assistance.
Ratepayers get relief from a lower planned increase, and vulnerable customers get continued bill assistance.
Fixed-income and low-income residents face higher water bills even under the reduced 7% scenario.
Mentions & discussions (3)
County Council - Oct 20, 2026
Skyrocketing Pepco bills are forcing impossible choices for seniors and families on fixed incomes. The council formally asked the state to block shut-offs during extreme weather and to investigate whether data centers are driving up everyone's rates.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Oct 8, 2026
WSSC's $2 billion preliminary budget comes with cost-of-service study recommendations of double-digit rate hikes starting at 11.7% in FY 2028, though the utility is planning around a 7% scenario after $29 million in cuts. Committee members pressed on affordability for seniors and fixed-income residents, and WSSC highlighted $10.64 million for customer assistance programs.
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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