Issue 23: October 17, 2025

Expanded Financial Assistance to Offer Greater Relief Amid Financial Uncertainty

An updated Get Current program is coming December 1, 2025, and includes expanded eligibility and updated income criteria to include federal workers impacted by recent government actions. The current program ends on November 30, 2025.

Safeguarding Every Sip: WSSC Water’s Newly Expanded, Technologically Advanced Laboratory Officially Opens

On October 7, 2025, WSSC Water officials joined Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena Mcllwain, State Delegates Lorig Charkoudian and Greg Wims, Prince George’s County Chief Administrative Officer Maxene M. Bardwell, county representatives and dedicated staff to celebrate the grand opening of the $38 million water quality laboratory. Nearly doubling its footprint, the new facility includes an on-site PFAS lab section dedicated to testing Forever Chemicals, saving time and money.

Recreational Water Contact Health Advisory Remains For Triadelphia Reservoir


Due to the continued presence of Harmful Algal Blooms, the Water Contact Health Advisory for the Triadelphia Reservoir remains in effect. While our drinking water is not affected and continues to meet all Safe Drinking Water Act standards, there are important precautions people should take while spending time around the reservoir.

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Triadelphia Reservoir will be closed on Saturday, October 25, until 1pm due to managed deer hunt.



Brown's Bridge, Big Branch and Pigtail boat ramps are closed to trailer access due to current water level.



Upcoming Events

October 20 - Hyattsville & Mount Rainer Sewer Rehabilitation Projects - 6:30pm

October 22 - Hyattsville Roads Sewer Rehabilitation Project - 6:30pm

October 23 - Temple Hills Environmentally Sensitive Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project - 6:30pm

October 27 - Montogmery County Executives 'Conversations' (Spanish) 7pm - Hybrid