FY2021 Adopted Budget

FY2021 Adopted Budget Fund Budgets

Water and Sewer Management

Water and Sewer Management The Water and Sewer Fund is a separate self-supporting fund that provides water and wastewater services. Depending on customer location, the water source may be the Potomac River, Lake Linganore, or a ground water source from deep wells in various aquifers throughout the County. The Department of Water and Sewer develops, constructs, operates, and maintains the County's controlled water and sewer systems; reviews all designs, agreements, and construction contracts for system additions; prepares water supply and sewage disposal studies; and assists municipalities with water and sewer problems when resources are available.

Budget Highlights The following budget adjustments are reflected in FY21:

The County Council approved a sewer rate increase effective on September 1, 2019. The increase will occur for each fiscal year through FY 2024. Capacity fees increased based on recent actuals and therefore, other financing sources was increased as these funds will be used in the future for capital infrastructure. Capital equipment in the amount of $643,371 was approved in the FY21 budget. If applicable, all personnel budgets have been updated to reflect changes in salaries and benefits based on contracts, individual benefit elections, tax laws, minimum wage requirements, etc.

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