Montgomery County Soon Will Test Wastewater for Signs of COVID-19
Montgomery County soon will test its wastewater for indications of COVID-19 as part of a six-month pilot. “It ill be a nice early warning tool. It is a surveillance tool,”… Read More
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El Condado Planea Analizar Aguas Residuales en Busca de Rastros de COVID-19
Los funcionarios del condado de Montgomery pronto analizarán sus aguas residuales en busca de indicaciones de COVID-19, como parte de un programa piloto de seis meses. El condado recibió una… Read More
County Plans to Test Wastewater for Traces of COVID-19 Soon
Montgomery County officials soon will test its wastewater for indications of COVID-19 as part of a six-month pilot program. The county received a $200,000 grant from the Maryland Department of… Read More
Proposed Rate Increases Could be Hot Topic at WSSC Public Hearings
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is holding two virtual public hearings on its proposed $1.59 billion budget for fiscal year 2023. The hearings, originally scheduled to take place in-person, were… Read More
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.… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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,… Read More
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… Read More
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.… Read More
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… Read More