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WSSC Water outlines FY27 budget and two rate scenarios; Montgomery council members favor 6%
Summary
WSSC Water presented two FY27 rate scenarios — a 6% base case and a 7% alternative — detailing a $759.3 million capital program, recent infrastructure failures and expanded customer-assistance proposals; county members signaled support for the lower 6% path while staff coordinate with Prince George’s County for a joint limit.
WSSC Water officials briefed the Montgomery County Transportation & Environment Committee on Oct. 6 about proposed FY27 budget scenarios and capital priorities, presenting a base 6% rate increase and a 7% alternative that includes additional reserves and PAYGO.
The WSSC General Manager and CEO, Keisha Powell, told the committee, “WSSC Water has proposed a balanced budget based on the costs we know at this time.” Powell said staff reduced discretionary spending and identified about $27,000,000 in operating savings (about 8% versus the prior approved budget) and proposed no new headcount in the FY27 package.
Chief Engineer Alan Wong summarized the capital improvement program at roughly $759,300,000. He described three components: projects already in progress (219 projects totaling about $231,000,000), projects…
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