WCSA Earns Gold Standard of Excellence for 15th Time
The Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) has received the 2025 Virginia Optimization Program Gold Standard of Excellence from the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water, marking the 15th time the utility has earned the distinction. The...
Does Your Business or Industry Need a Backflow Prevention Device?
Certain types of businesses and industries are required to have a backflow prevention assembly or backflow elimination method to protect the drinking water distribution system from contamination should a backflow incident occur. These businesses and industries...
New Water Service Rate Information
WCSA is almost exclusively funded through the sale of its water and sewer services (connection and monthly user fees). Other than an occasional grant, WCSA receives no outside financial support. Water and sewer connection and monthly user fees (revenues) pay all WCSA...
WCSA Project Updates Summer-Fall 2025
Ongoing Projects The Lee Highway Corridor Sewer Improvements Project is a multi-phase project that will bring public sewer service to the Lee Highway corridor between Oak Park Drive and Exit 10. The project is funded by USDA Rural Development, Virginia Department of...
WCSA Continues to Work on Numerous Infrastructure Repairs
Flooding caused approximately $21.1M in damages When Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic flood swept through Washington County in late September 2024, it left widespread destruction behind — affecting homes, businesses, roads and utilities. Among the many challenges...
WCSA Earns Top Ranking in Operations and Performance for 14th Year
For the 14th year, the Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) has been awarded the 2024 Virginia Optimization Program Gold Standard of Excellence by the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water. The recognition is the highest ranking bestowed on...
WCSA Earns Top Ranking in Operations and Performance for 13th Time
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....
Washington County Service Authority Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Lee Highway Corridor Sewer Expansion Project
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.
WCSA to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for 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.
Fix a Leak Week
Did you know that household leaks waste approximately one trillion gallons of water annually throughout the U.S.?