News New report exposes alarming economic impacts on DC region if faced with rater supply disruption September 24, 2024 Today, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) unveiled a new report highlighting the significant and dire financial consequences facing...
News Council of Governments declares regional Drought Watch July 29, 2024 As the region experiences unusually dry conditions that are expected to persist despite recent rainfall, a Drought Watch was put into effect today by the...
News Podcast: Protecting our water on all shores June 11, 2024 In this episode of Think Regionally, host Robert McCartney with Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González, WSSC Water General Manager Kishia Powell,...
News Water utilities in D.C. region respond to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ruling on PFAS April 11, 2024 Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final rule on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known commonly as PFAS or “forever...
News New federal funding to support regional water supply resiliency study March 14, 2024 The Energy and Water Appropriations Bill approved by Congress and signed by President Biden last week contains $500,000 in funding for a secondary water source...
News At water quality forum, officials focus on value of community engagement September 27, 2023 At the 12th Annual Chesapeake Bay and Water Quality Forum, leaders at every level of government—federal, state, and local officials—gathered to discuss the...
News Annual survey explores residents' opinions on water and wastewater information August 25, 2023 Residents in metropolitan Washington trust their water utilities as sources for important water-related information, according to the newly released...
News Area leaders discuss PFAS impact on water supply, regional response April 6, 2023 As more information is discovered about the potential harmful effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), leaders throughout metropolitan Washington...
News Local students recognized in One Water Regional Art Contest April 3, 2023 In partnership with local water utilities, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is proud to announce the winners of COG’s Water Resources...
News COG, area utilities share tips to prevent frozen pipes December 21, 2022 COG’s Community Engagement Campaign (CEC) are encouraging homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen household plumbing and meters to avoid costly repairs and...