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HB 1168

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission – Service Charges MC/PG 112–25

2025 Regular Session

HB 1168 modifies service charge calculations for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, affecting water and sewer bills for 1.9 million Maryland residents in two counties.

Hearing 4/01 at 3:30 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 1168

Legislative bill overview

HB 1168 addresses service charges levied by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), a regional water and sewer utility serving Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland. The bill would modify how WSSC calculates or applies service charges to customers in its service area.

Why is this important

WSSC serves approximately 1.9 million residents across two major Maryland counties. Changes to service charge structures directly affect household utility bills and operating revenue for water/sewer infrastructure maintenance, repairs, and expansion—making this relevant to residential budgets and public infrastructure sustainability.

Potential points of contention

  • Rate impact uncertainty: Without the bill text, the direction of charge modifications is unclear—whether this increases or decreases customer costs, affecting different income levels differently
  • Infrastructure funding: Changes to service charges may affect WSSC's ability to maintain aging water/sewer systems or fund necessary capital improvements
  • Cross-county equity: Service charges may affect Montgomery and Prince George's County residents differently, creating fairness questions about cost distribution between jurisdictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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