Hearing Tuesday Night for WSSC Rate Increases

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission will host a public meeting Tuesday night in Largo to discuss proposed increases to customer bills.

The proposed changes include raising the quarterly account maintenance fee, a fixed, pipeline investment fee based on the meter size of each customer and developing an assistance program to help those who qualify.

The proposal aims to lower future rate increases, according to a news release.

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the RMS Building, Room 308, 1400 McCormick Drive in Largo.

Utility officials say the proposed changes are part of an effort to shift the billing system to a more equitable and predictable approach. To submit a written statement on the changes send an e-mail to BudgetGroup@wsscwater.com or mail it to Letitia Carolina-Powell, Acting Budget Group Leader, WSSC, 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707.