City Advances Water Treatment Plant and Pipeline Project near Melvin Miller Park

The Hampstead Water Project Town Hall Meeting held on July 31, 2025, focused on significant developments in the town's water infrastructure. The meeting provided updates on the ongoing pipeline work and the construction of new water treatment facilities.

The discussion began with an overview of the project’s progress. Officials confirmed that the pipeline work is set to commence imminently, having already passed through the necessary bidding and approval processes, including checks from the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Board of Public Works. This marks a crucial step forward in the project.

Key components of the pipeline will connect Wells 11 and 12 at Melvin Miller Park to a new water treatment plant being constructed on the old dairy property. This new infrastructure aims to restore production capacity of 145 gallons per minute from these wells, which has been unavailable for approximately 15 years.

Further details revealed plans for Well 19, which will be routed to the North Carol Farms water treatment plant. The pipeline will traverse an empty lot and a cul-de-sac, ensuring minimal disruption to local residents.

Additionally, the project includes a pipeline from the Dakota Road pump house that will extend through the development to Panther Drive and Shiloh Road. Coordination with Carroll County has been established to secure permits for this work, with contractors mindful of school hours to avoid conflicts.

The meeting highlighted the involvement of Mid Atlantic Utilities, the contractor responsible for previous waterline projects in the area, which has a proven track record of reliability and minimal issues.

Overall, the meeting underscored the town's commitment to enhancing its water infrastructure, with several key projects moving forward to improve service and capacity for residents. Future updates will be provided as the project progresses.