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October 14, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

DuFief Elementary Dismisses Early Because of Water Main Break

A water main break in the area of DuFief Drive and Brandy Hall Lane in North Potomac has led to Montgomery County Public Schools closing DuFief Elementary early on Thursday. MCPS released a statement to the community that says, “We will follow normal dismissal procedures. Parents should be aware that the water main break has […]

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August 8, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Water Main Break Repaired; Silver Spring Traffic Still Affected Sunday

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission completed emergency repairs to a water main on Wayne Avenue between Georgia Avenue and Ramsey Avenue in Silver Spring overnight Saturday. However, traffic remained closed Sunday in that area to complete road repairs. WSSC crews cut and removed a damaged 36-inch pipe, and a new section of pipe was inserted. Several […]

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July 2, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Protección al Consumidor: Cuidado con los Plomeros e Instaladores de Gas sin Licencia

Después de investigar numerosas quejas, la Oficina de Protección al Consumidor (OCP, por sus siglas en inglés) del Condado de Montgomery advierte a los residentes del condado sobre un aumento en los plomeros y los instaladores de gas sin licencia. La OCP ha tenido que emitir reembolsos, citaciones y acuerdos de conciliación siguiendo la tendencia […]

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July 2, 2021 | Sarah Dilworth

Beware Unlicensed Plumbers and Gas-Fitters Says the Office of Consumer Protection

After investigating numerous complaints, the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection warns County residents of an increase in unlicensed plumbers and gas-fitters. The OCP has had to issue refunds, citations and settlement agreements following a trend of Master plumbers and gas-fitters allowing unlicensed plumbers to use their credentials illegally for a fee.  The practice is […]

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April 30, 2021 | Rachel Clair

Flushable Wipes Cause Sewer Overflow in Silver Spring

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) stopped a sanitary sewer overflow in a wooded area of Silver Spring on April 20. The overflow occurred at the 300 block of Hillsboro Drive, beginning at around 7:10 p.m. on April 20 and ending around 12:10 p.m. on April 21. The total volume of the overflow was 10,200 gallons […]

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December 11, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Water Main Break on Rockville Pike Causes Major Road Damage

A water main break Friday morning in front of the former White Flint Mall is causing traffic delays in the area of southbound Rockville Pike (MD-355) and Security Lane. https://twitter.com/GetMikeWalsh/status/1337381964819689475?s=20 Pete Piringer, a spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, tweeted that a 16-inch pipe burst at 7:30 a.m., causing flooding at Edson Lane. WSSC […]

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September 3, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

Five Things to Know Today, Sept. 3, in Montgomery County

It’s Thursday, Sept. 3 and here are five things for you to know today: 1.  Free Coronavirus Testing: Montgomery County’s free coronavirus testing clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the White Oak Community Recreation Center and the Silver Spring Civic Building from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. Click here for more details. […]

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September 2, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

WSSC Holds Hearings on $4 Billion Capital Improvements Program

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission is hosting two virtual public hearings on its proposed capital improvements program that will take place between 2022 and 2027. The six-year plan covers projects in both Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties and comes with a $3.9 billion price tag. The projects involve upgrading older pipes, plants and pumps involved with […]

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April 7, 2020 | Jordan Lindsay

WSSC Water Urges Residents to Stop Flushing Wipes Down the Toilet

Officials with WSSC Water say they’ve seen a significant increase in wipes found in the pipes compared to this time last year. And they are urging residents to stop flushing the wipes down the toilet and instead dispose them with other garbage. Within the past month since the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting this area, there’s […]

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March 12, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

WSSC Will Not Shut Off Water, Charge Late Fees During Coronavirus Outbreak

During the “evolving coronavirus outbreak,” Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission will not shut off any water service for those with financial difficulties, it announced Thursday. According to a WSSC news release, the commission wants to make sure “safe, clean water continues to flow to customers home.” Late fees will be waived for customers impacted by the […]

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