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Fairfax Co. seeks to exempt Potomac River to protect water if Va. declares drought emergency
Wtop 26 Jun 2026
While McKay’s letter focuses on Fairfax Water, which also sells water to Loudoun Water, all three of the region’s water suppliers, including WSSC Water in Maryland, and the Washington Aqueduct are reliant on the Potomac River ... Source .
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PFAS found in Montgomery County pond and stream, prompting health advisory
Wtop 16 Jun 2026
The high readings came to light after WSSC Water requested more testing in the Muddy Branch area. WSSC Water PFAS Program Manager Laura O’Donnell said despite the findings in the pond and stream, the drinking water in the area remains safe.
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Emergency work underway on Potomac Interceptor in Maryland to protect drinking water
Wtop 16 Jun 2026
... water suppliers — Washington Aqueduct, WSSC Water and Fairfax Water. However, if a spill occurred near Lock 22, that would jeopardize the drinking water intakes for WSSC Water and Washington Aqueduct.
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New $25M regional study aims to secure backup water supply beyond the Potomac River
Wtop 12 Jun 2026
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DC Water to start emergency repairs on Potomac Interceptor to protect local drinking water supply
Wtop 10 Jun 2026
Water plans to begin emergency rehabilitation work on a deteriorating section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line in Potomac, Maryland, to protect drinking water intakes for WSSC Water and the Washington Aqueduct.
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