ABINGDON, Va. — The Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) has earned a Gold Award in operations and performance excellence from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Drinking Water. The recognition is the highest ranking bestowed on water utilities....

State, regional and local officials joined Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) leaders and employees Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the beginning of the Lee Highway Corridor Sewer Expansion Project.

To commemorate the start of the Lee Highway Corridor Sewer Expansion Project, WCSA will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 2, at 2 p.m.

Did you know that household leaks waste approximately one trillion gallons of water annually throughout the U.S.?

Ongoing Projects: The Town of Chilhowie and WCSA Regional Mill Creek Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Tank Replacement Project is currently underway to install two new 280,000-gallon clearwell tanks. One tank has been replaced and is in operation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made recent changes to its Lead and Copper rule for safe drinking water. These adjustments require WCSA to identify water service lines that are composed of lead and galvanized pipe. WCSA is conducting a Lead Service...

Ongoing Projects: The town of Chilhowie and WCSA Regional Mill Creek Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Tank Replacement Project is currently underway to install two new 280,000-gallon clearwell tanks.

It is imperative for all Washington County, Virginia, residents to do their part in protecting our water distribution system and our community’s public health. WCSA’s Cross Connection and Backflow Program is an important component of those efforts.

With winter’s arrival comes the risk of frozen water pipes and other water issues. When a frozen pipe bursts, it can flood your home.

When it’s time to pay your monthly water bill, you don’t have to hop in the car and wait in line. WCSA offers two alternative payment options to save you time.