WCSA Receives $18.5 Million in USDA Rural Development Funding for Sewer Expansion Project
ABINGDON, Va. ― The Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) recently received $18.5 million in financial assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The funding package includes...
WCSA Receives Community Development Block Grant From the Commonwealth of Virginia
State Funding Enables WCSA to Begin Rattle Creek Water Line Extension Project The Washington County Service Authority was recently awarded a $175,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) by the commonwealth of Virginia. The grant was one of three 2018 CDBG...
WCSA Earns Top Ranking in Operations, Performance for Ninth Consecutive Year
ABINGDON, Va. – For the ninth consecutive year, the Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) has been awarded the highest possible ranking in operations and performance excellence for water utilities by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). WCSA received a 2018...
WCSA’s Galvanized Line Replacement Project: Providing Capacity for Many Years to Come
WCSA is in the process of replacing all galvanized waterline in its distribution system.
WCSA Earns Top Ranking in Operations, Performance for Eighth Consecutive Year
For the eighth consecutive year, the Washington County Service Authority (WCSA) has been awarded the highest possible ranking.
WCSA’s Route 58 Corridor Water System Improvements Project
Most people know that heavy rains and snowmelt can negatively affect the water quality in a region’s rivers, streams and springs. Many people, however, are not aware that an earthquake — even one located thousands of miles away — can also disturb area water sources....
WCSA to Improve Water Service to Damascus, Alvarado and Denton Valley Communities
WCSA to Improve Water Service to Damascus, Alvarado and Denton Valley Communities WCSA is pleased to report that its Route 58 Corridor Water Supply Improvements Project is currently under construction. This project will address a lack of water storage capacity in this...
State Funding Enables WCSA to Proceed with Second Phase of Project for Hidden Valley Community
WCSA received grant funding last fall that will make a big difference for Washington County residents who live in the Hidden Valley area.
WCSA to Offer Real-Time Emergency Notification Service
WCSA to Offer Real-Time Emergency Notification Service In an effort to notify customers about emergency incidents, WCSA has partnered with the Washington County Department of Emergency Management to offer Nixle — a free notification service that allows official...
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...