Projects Funding supports six critical water main replacement projects and local jobs
BALTIMORE (August 19, 2026) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced more than $40 million in funding to replace aging water mains across Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, reinforcing the state’s commitment to modernizing drinking water systems and protecting public health.
The funding will support a system-wide WSSC Water program to rehabilitate or replace deteriorating water mains and house water service connections that have reached the end of their useful life. This measure is designed to reduce water main breaks, prevent service interruptions and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality drinking water to Maryland residents.
“These systems are out of sight and out of mind until something breaks,” said Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain. “Updating aging water infrastructure is a proactive investment in the reliability and safety of the water that families in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties depend on every day. We are preventing costly breaks and service disruptions.”
WSSC serves 1.9 million customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, and operates more than 11,000 water and sewer mains. The following projects were approved for funding:
- Alexandria Drive Water Main Replacement: $4,052,354
- Annapolis Road Transmission Water Main Replacement: $6,236,011
- Carderock Springs Water Main Replacement: $7,742,198
- Dolphin Road Water Main Replacement: $5,500,000
- Furman Parkway Water Main Replacement: $10,190,015
- Kent Village Water Main Replacement: $6,784,369
