About Us

COG is the one place in metropolitan Washington that regularly brings leaders together to develop solutions to the region's major challenges. COG prepares plans enabling the region to receive federal funding, provides members with research and data to inform decision-making, and offers a wide range of programs, including commuter services, cooperative purchasing, technical assistance and grants, and public outreach campaigns.

Transportation

Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), area officials, planners, and engineers ensure a well-managed and maintained transportation system. The TPB, which is staffed by COG, conducts the federally mandated transportation planning process for the region and ensures the uninterrupted flow of federal transportation funds that area jurisdictions receive.

Environment

COG's work engages leaders in various environmental fields from water quality experts to climate scientists. Together, they are advancing regional efforts to restore local waterways, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, promote recycling, and enhance and preserve green space and agriculture.

Community

Area officials and experts, including planning and housing directors and child welfare and health officials, work together with their counterparts at COG to help shape stronger communities throughout the region.

Homeland Security & Public Safety

COG brings police chiefs, fire chiefs, emergency managers, and other leaders together as part of its work to strengthen regional public safety coordination, homeland security planning, and emergency communication.

About Us

Water Bill Assistance

Many area residents are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and its Community Engagement Campaign, a partnership of area water and wastewater utilities, want everyone to know that help is available.

Residents are encouraged to contact their local water utility to explore options for settling their outstanding water bill, including setting up flexible payment plans or locating assistance.

AREA WATER UTILITY CONTACT INFORMATION

Alexandria Renew Enterprises

Phone: (703) 721-3500
Email: communications@alexrenew.com
Customer Center || Contact Us Form

Arlington County

Phone: (703) 228-5000
Email: descontactcenter@arlingtonva.us
COVID-19 Utility Relief: A special relief program has been established for customers having difficulty paying water-sewer bills during this difficult time. Apply at the following link or by calling (703) 228-5080 weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program FAQ.

DC Water

Phone: (202) 350-9649
Email: criac.residential@dc.gov
Customer Assistance Programs

Fairfax Water

Phone: (703) 698-5800
Email: customers@fairfaxwater.org
Payment Assistance Options

Frederick County

Phone: (301) 600-1025
Email: watersewerbilling@frederickcountyMD.gov
Water and Sewer Utilities

Town of Leesburg

Phone: (703) 771-2713
Email: watersewer@leesburgva.gov
Water & Sanitary Sewer Services

Loudoun Water

Phone: (571) 291-7880
Contact Us Form

Prince William County Service Authority

Phone Number: (703) 335-7950 (Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.)
Email: customerservice@pwcsa.org
Customer Assistance Programs