Caroline County council approves major changes to wastewater treatment facility regulations

The Caroline County Commissioners meeting on April 15, 2025, focused on two main topics: the enactment of a new wastewater treatment facility bill and a discussion on capital transportation priorities.

During the meeting, the commissioners conducted a third reading of legislative bill 2025-004, which aims to redefine the classification of wastewater treatment facilities in Caroline County. The bill specifies that for a facility to be classified as a wastewater treatment facility, it must be involved in the treatment, storage, and disposal of certain waste. It changes the status of non-accessory wastewater treatment facilities from a permitted use requiring a special use exception in rural districts to a non-permitted use. Conversely, it allows accessory wastewater treatment facilities as a permitted use with a special use exception across all zoning districts, and non-accessory facilities as a permitted use in light industrial and mobile home districts. The bill was passed unanimously after a motion and second, with no public comments received.

Following the legislative session, the commissioners shifted their focus to capital transportation priorities. They discussed a revised letter regarding transportation requests, which is now available on the Maryland State Highway Administration's website. The commissioners expressed a desire to submit their requests promptly, aiming to complete the process before the May 16 deadline.

The meeting concluded with a clear commitment to advancing both environmental regulations and transportation infrastructure in Caroline County, reflecting the commissioners' ongoing efforts to address community needs.