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Pocomoke Council Hears Maryland American Water Offer to Assess Local Water Systems, Cites Potential Multi‑Million Investment
Summary
Maryland American Water told the Pocomoke City council it can provide engineering assessments, multi‑year capital plans and potentially an asset purchase worth “multiple millions,” while emphasizing rate regulation by the Maryland Public Service Commission and programs to limit rate shock.
Maryland American Water representatives outlined an exploratory partnership with Pocomoke City on Monday, saying the company could perform engineering assessments of the city’s water and wastewater systems, propose a multi‑year capital plan and — if the city pursued an asset sale — participate in an RFP and asset purchase agreement process.
"My name is Rachel Lancaster. I'm our Director of Business Development," Rachel Lancaster said, introducing the company and describing it as "the largest water and wastewater provider in the country." JR Fiddler, who described local operations experience in Cape Charles,…
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