WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Water Quality Funds 40 - 43
Department Description/Function
The Water Quality Funds perform various functions:
Utility Administration provides supportive services to the Water and Sewer Operations. Services provided include administration, laboratory testing, and maintenance for vehicles and utility facilities. It also renders “contract services” for operating and maintaining other mu nicipal treatment plants. Water and Sewer Operations provides safe, reliable, and cost-effective water and sewer services to the customers of the Water Quality Department with respect to construction, operations, maintenance, and management of systems in compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations. These services provide support to the County’s goal of protecting the environment and public health. Pretreatment Operations were privatized in 2006 through a long-term lease to a private corporation. As a result, the Pretreatment operational functions are no longer the responsibility of the Water Quality Department. Privatization was accomplished through a long-term process and was supported by the Washington County Board of County Commissioners. This privatization has allowed Washington County to maintain compliance with EPA regulations at a substantial savings.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Continue construction on the Capacity Management project (this was started in FY2025 and will continue into FY2026) . Once completed it will add approximately 1,250 new customers. Begin construction of the expansion of the Mt. Aetna public water system. This project will improve reliability and fire protection. Complete the Enhanced Nutrient Remove/Capacity increase upgrade to the Smithsburg WwTP.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Completed 90% of the design portion of the Mt. Aetna water expansion project. Construction is expected to begin in FY2026.
2026 Budget Document
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