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Plants & Facilities

As a critical component of Washington County’s infrastructure, the Department of Water Quality’s mission is clear, to protect the environment and public health by providing safe, reliable, and cost effective water and waste water services in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations to the citizens of Washington County.

Water Treatment

Facility

  • Brook Lane
  • Clear Spring
  • Elk Ridge
  • Highfield
  • Mt. Aetna
  • Sandy Hook
  • Sharpsburg

Community Served

  • private
  • Clear Spring
  • Elk Ridge
  • Highfield
  • Mt. Aetna
  • Sandy Hook
  • Sharpsburg

Process

  • Groundwater – 3 wells
  • Groundwater – 4 wells
  • Groundwater
  • Groundwater – 3 wells
  • 1 well + springs
  • Groundwater – 2 wells
  • Surface water – Potomac River

Max. GPD

  • 7,000
  • 90,000
  • 7,500
  • 100,000
  • 10,000
  • 15,000
  • 133,000

Wastewater Treatment

Facility

  • Antietam
  • Brook Lane
  • Clear Spring
  • Conocoheague
  • Sandy Hook
  • Smithsburg
  • Winebrenner

Community Served

  • Sharpsburg/Keedysville
  • private
  • Water Treatment Plant
  • Halfway
  • Sandy Hook
  • Smithsburg
  • Highfield/Cascade

Process

  • Act. Sludge / Oxid. Ditch
  • Act. Sludge Package Plant
  • Lagoon
  • Activated Sludge
  • Activated Sludge
  • Activated Sludge/SBR
  • Rotating Biological Contacter

Max. GPD

  • 163,000
  • 10,000
  • Report Only
  • 4,100,000
  • 21,000
  • 333,000
  • 600,000

Department of Water Quality

16232 Elliott Parkway
Williamsport, MD 21795

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Phone: 240-313-2600
Fax: 240-313-2601

TTY users may call any government office through the Maryland Relay Service 1-800-735-2258

Liberal Leave is in effective for Washington County Government

LIBERAL LEAVE IS IN EFFECT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Liberal leave is in effect for all non-essential personal on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, until noon. Essential personnel are expected to fulfill their duties as usual.

The starting time for today’s Board of County Commissioners meeting will be reevaluated at 9:00 am.

For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!