Talbot County, Maryland

05/09/2025

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BALTIMORE (May 8, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved nearly $20 million in funding to support major water infrastructure improvement projects in Talbot, Frederick, and Prince George’s counties.

“These projects support hundreds of jobs and modern infrastructure to make Maryland an even more desirable place to live. They also protect our Chesapeake Bay and local waterways from pollution,” said Maryland Secretary of Environment Serena McIlwain. “Clean water means communities that are healthier, happier and more productive.”

These projects create local jobs, improve public spaces, and enhance property values. Cleaner waterways bolster tourism in Maryland and support our $3.2 billion Bay Economy. Governor Wes Moore’s FY 2026 budget includes more than $400 million for clean water and Chesapeake Bay projects.

The board – made up of Governor Moore, Treasurer Dereck E. Davis and Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman – approved the funding at its May 7 meeting.

Talbot County – Sewer System Extension

Talbot County will receive up to $10.3 million to expand sewer service to more than 300 properties near St. Michaels by replacing failing septic systems with new sewer lines and pumping systems connected to the St. Michaels Region II Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The project will reduce nutrient and sediment pollution in environmentally sensitive areas. Funding includes a $3.5 million low-interest loan and $3.5 million in loan forgiveness from the Water Quality State Revolving Loan Fund, a $3.3 million Bay Restoration Fund grant, a previous state grant and a $1.9 million local contribution, for a total estimated project cost of $14.1 million.

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