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Calvert County COVID_19 Water Billing Changes

2020-04-29

  Dear Valued Customers, We, the staff of Calvert County Department of Public Works, Water and Sewerage Division, understand your concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please be assured that your tap water and sewer service is not something you need to be concerned with. It is safe to drink and use the public water as […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: bills, Calvert County, COVID-19, sewer, water

National Burn Awareness Week February 2-8, 2020

2020-02-04

State Fire Marshal Geraci Announces Burn Awareness Week February 2-8, 2020 In recognition of National Burn Awareness Week (February 2-8, 2020), the Office of the State Fire Marshal is sharing basic burn prevention tips and reminding consumers that everyday items can be burn hazards if care is not properly taken. This year’s theme focuses on […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: awareness, burns, contact burns, drinks, Fire Marshal, scalds, water

North Beach Water Shut Off

2019-05-04

The Department of Public Works will need to turn water service off Monday, May 6, 2019 between 9 am and 12 pm am to make a new connection at 7th Street and Dayton Avenue. The following area will be affected: 7th Street from Chesapeake Avenue to Dayton Avenue We are sorry for any inconvenience this […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: North Beach, water

County is Hosting Digital Photo Contest

2019-05-03

  May is National Photography Month and the Calvert County Department of Economic Development invites you to participate in the “Calvert County on the Beach and Water” digital photo contest. The contest is designed for photography enthusiasts and non-professionals. Capture your favorite beach or water shot in Calvert County and share it for all to […]

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: beaches, photography contest, water

Missing Boater Found Off Broomes Island

2019-04-22

On Friday, April 19, 2019, at approximately 2 pm, police fire, and rescue personnel responded to the Patuxent River in the area of Broomes Island for a reported open water rescue. Crews were advised an unoccupied boat was found drifting in the Patuxent River. Firefighters, emergency medical services, the U.S. Coast Guard, Maryland Department of […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: boater, Randy Barrett, water

Water Main Repairs to Result in Water Disruption

2019-02-19

Prince Frederick Water Main Repairs to Result in Partial Water Service Disruption Water service will be disrupted for a portion of Prince Frederick beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 as crews work to fix a water main break along Route 231. Service is expected to be restored by early morning Wednesday, Feb. 20. The […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: pipe, Prince Frederick, water

Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants Now Available

2018-10-07

Department Seeks Local Proposals for Public Outdoor Recreation Projects The Maryland of Department Natural Resources announced that counties and municipalities can now apply for grant funding from the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund. Communities are encouraged to apply and submit preliminary application forms by December 18, 2018. “I encourage communities across Maryland […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: DNR, grants, land, recreation projects, water

Hypoxic Conditions Report on Chesapeake Bay for July

2018-07-31

Dissolved oxygen conditions in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay mainstem improved in early July, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The department tracks hypoxia throughout the summer during twice monthly monitoring cruises. The hypoxic water volume (areas with less than 2 mg/l oxygen) was 1.05 cubic miles, nearly 0.6 cubic miles less […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: Chesapeake Bay, DNR, hypoxia, water

Public Hearing for Water & Sewer Budget Adjustment

2018-03-28

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing April 10, 2018, to consider and receive comments on a proposal to adjust the Fiscal Year 2018 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Operating Budget. The hearing will begin at 10:35 a.m. at the Commissioners Hearing Room in the Calvert County Circuit Courthouse, […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: BOCC, budget, sewer, water

North Beach to Increase Water & Sewer Rates

2017-08-11

While preparing for the 2018 town budget, a shortfall was noted relating to the town’s water and sewer rates. In response, the water and sewer rates have been restructured; which will ultimately lead to a rate increase. The following three areas are pertinent to this decision: Balancing the Budget- The last time water and sewer […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: North Beach, sewer, water

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