FY2022 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget

FY2022 Adopted Budget Fund Budgets

Water and Sewer Management

Water and Sewer Management The Water and Sewer Management 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 FY22: 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. Three positions were approved in FY22 for the Water and Sewer Management Fund, as was capital equipment and additional vehicles totaling $660,000. An independent study of salary and benefits was conducted. As a result, the budget reflects a several year phase in to adjust the salaries of certain positions to reflect current market rates, as well as adjustments to salary scales, position titles, and classifications. Changes in salaries and benefits based on contracts, individual benefit elections, tax laws, etc., are also included.

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