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...

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...

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...

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...

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...