WSSC Water Officials Testify on Potomac Filtration Plant Power Failure
WSSC Water officials testified before the Montgomery County Council about a September 29 power failure at the Potomac Filtration Plant.
Washington, DC, October 12, 2026 —
Officials from WSSC Water appeared before the Montgomery County Council to provide details regarding a power failure that occurred at the Potomac Filtration Plant on September 29. The testimony focused on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Potomac Filtration Plant is a critical component of the region’s water supply infrastructure. The power failure on September 29 necessitated an explanation from WSSC Water representatives to the county’s elected officials.
Specifics regarding the cause of the power failure, the duration of the outage, or the immediate impact on water service and quality were not detailed in the provided information. Similarly, the exact details of the testimony, including any questions raised by council members or specific responses provided by WSSC Water officials, were not made public based on the initial summary.
The meeting served as a platform for WSSC Water to inform the Montgomery County Council about the event. Further details about the operational status of the plant following the incident, any subsequent investigations, or planned preventative measures were not immediately available.
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