SECURITYWTOP DC
New $25M regional study aims to secure backup water supply beyond the Potomac River
A $25 million regional study called 'Secure the Source' is being launched by WSSC Water, the Washington Aqueduct, and Fairfax Water to identify a large-scale backup water supply for the D.C. area, addressing vulnerabilities in the region’s reliance on the Potomac River. The study aims to ensure emergency water access for weeks if the river becomes unusable due to drought or contamination.
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