“The fulfillment of this agreement will be a tremendous boost for Charles County’s water system,” said Commissioner President Wayne Cooper.
“In a time when water supplies across the country seem to be dwindling in the face of steep population increases, we are committed to exploring alternative sources to supplement our existing system,” said Commissioner Vice President Edith J. Patterson.
The agreement between the County Commissioners and WSSC was signed on March 10, 1987, for an interconnection. The point of the connection was planned for one of two locations: Bealle Hill Road or Sharpersville Road. The Bealle Hill connection was chosen by both WSSC and the Commissioners.
“This is the first of many steps we will be taking to ensure that we have a reliable water supply to meet the future needs of our citizens,” said Commissioner Gary V. Hodge.
To complete the connection, WSSC installed approximately 980 linear feet of 16″ waterline along Bealle Hill Road to the Charles County line. The County was responsible for $348,000 of the associated costs. The County installed approximately 2000 linear feet of 16″ waterline from the County line to the booster station at a cost of $390,000 for design and $844,000 for construction of the waterline and booster pumping station. Construction was completed in April 2000.
“We have taken water for granted for years in this country. Now, we are being responsible and proactive. We are on the right track,” said Commissioner President Wayne Cooper.