Water & Wastewater Maintenance

The Division of Water and Sewer Utilities (DWSU) is a member of "Miss Utility" (www.missutility.net) which is a member of a One-call System. This System allows a person to notify the DWSU of planned excavation or demolition by calling 1-800-257-7777 or 811, or via an interactive ticket request system. By doing so, it protects DWSU's underground facilities from destruction, damage, or dislocation to prevent: (1) death or injury to individuals; (2) property damage to private and public property; and (3) the loss of services provided to the general public.

If you have questions about our service, please contact 301-600-2187.

Please note that Frederick County Division of Water and Sewer Utilities locators only mark Frederick County owned or operated water and sewer lines and do not mark private lines.

Information on Locating and Correcting Water Leaks

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Department performs preventative and recurring maintenance on the County’s water and sewer lines, treatment works and facilities. These activities include: 

• Conducting leak detection, corrosion surveys, maintenance and repair of more than 330 miles of water mains and more than 3000 fire hydrants
• The periodic cleaning, preventative maintenance and repair of more than 400 miles of sanitary sewers
• Recurring maintenance of approximately 350 grinder pumps
• Electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment maintenance at water and wastewater conveyance (pump stations) and treatment facilities
• The installation, reading and repair of residential and commercial water meters