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Top 3 things I learned working in Local Government now on my Substack. 1. It’s the closest to the people. 2. “We are the content experts; community members are the context experts.” 3. The sewer allocation is real. https://lnkd.in/etU62NV3

📢 Important Updates on Water Billing System! 📢 In January 2023, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) directed the Department of Public Works, Water & Sewerage Division (WSD) to enhance billing for customers, transitioning to a tiered billing system based on usage tiers. The WSD conducted a survey resulting in most customers opting for the tiered system. Below are important updates on this initiative: 📅 May 7: Join WSD's work session with BOCC to discuss recommendations for a new system. 📝 Submit questions/comments in advance to wsbilling@calvertcountymd.gov. 📅 May 16: Attend the fiscal year 2025 commissioners’ recommended operating and capital improvement budget public hearing to provide input on WSD's proposed tiered billing system. Citizen engagement is crucial as we move forward with these important decisions. For more information, visit https://ow.ly/XByR50RwrxI.

Case Study Highlight: Discover how the Town of Newburgh improved their sewer maintenance with PipeAId™, reducing inspection time and costs. Learn more about our impact here! #PipeAId https://lnkd.in/gNF8k3hN

Delve into the intricacies of sewer systems, where numerous interconnected components must work harmoniously to ensure a smooth operation. Designed for planners and community leaders, this course offers a valuable overview of a proven process that can promote enhanced connectivity to sewerage infrastructure and systems.https://https://lnkd.in/gX77QVPB

Here is a throwback to one of our articles that was published back in 2023! The piece goes into great detail about how properties are billed for water and sewerage. Check out the article here: https://ow.ly/pnfS50SzomQ #ThrowbackThursday

Having worked on Class EA’s for about 10 years, as an environmental planner, and understanding infrastructure, I found this article to be a bit humorous. The pipe likely burst due to a combination of age and lack of money. Like many municipalities, staff reported the aging infrastructure to Council, which deferred a decision to save money. Or something like that. The humorous part is that Council knows this, or should and collectively have pushed this off for many years. Then the pipe burst and now requires emergency repairs. The money is available for emergencies, yet not for needed repairs… I would love to read your thoughts on this, below. https://lnkd.in/g7BTGSqg

Another busy few weeks with the variation in jobs on display! Top left: Further scans and drainage surveys at the former police station on Pilgrim Street. Not much room for exercise! Top right: AG’s partial coastal survey for 2024 is well underway. Lynemouth and the rubbish tip exposed shows how important our work is! Middle left: a small house survey up in the far north of Northumberland. Middle right: an extension to a previous topographical survey in the depths of County Durham. Not a fan of trees…. Bottom left: A days topographical survey on Hartlepool marina Bottom right: Manhole scanning in Pallion in a very steep sewage overflow pipe.

Did you know a core tenet of the County's Land Development Code involves identifying where streets🛣️, utilities🔌 and other services are needed for new land developments? Richland County Utilities provides quality water🚰 and sanitary sewer🚮 access to residents and new developments, while operating and maintaining two wastewater treatment facilities and three community water systems. Have questions about setting up new County water or sanitary sewer services🙋🏻? Visit tinyurl.com/54bmaw64 to learn more. #Utilities #LandDevelopmentCode #RichlandCountySC #RCU

When buying a home, deciding between a public sewer or a septic system is a big decision. This blog post covers the benefits of choosing a septic system, including costs, the environment, and property value. To read more click here: https://bit.ly/48DGHUu