WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707-5902. (301) 206-8100. Fax:(301) 206-8186. E-Mail:communications@wsscwater.com

Want to know more about your water and the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission? Will rates go up? What’s being done about aging infrastructure? Members of WSSC’s management team are available to present an informative, multi-media presentation that runs about 20 minutes to your community or civic group. As part of the presentation, we will discuss our next potential rate increase and explain what it means for your bill.

Like most of the nation, we face a looming crisis because of an aging infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that $1.6 trillion is needed over a five-year period to bring the nation's infrastructure to a good condition.

Consider these facts:

• 45 percent of our water mains are 25-50 years old.
• 23 percent of the mains are over 50 years old.
• By 2025, it is estimated that approximately 50 percent of our water mains will reach or exceed their useful life. Wastewater mains still have a substantial life span, but many are in need of rehabilitation.
• In FY09, WSSC replaced 35 miles of new water pipe.
• In the next ten years an estimated $3 billion will be needed to pay for water and sewer pipe replacement

To schedule a presentation, please contact John C. White, Public Affairs Manager at 301-206-8100 or via email at jwhite@wsscwater.com.

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Established in 1918, today WSSC is the 8th largest water and wastewater utility in the nation, with a network of more than 5,500 miles of fresh water pipeline and nearly 5,400 miles of sewer pipeline. Serving 1.8 million residents in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties our drinking water has always met or exceeded federal standards.