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Resident says Aerie Road water project left households paying $60,000 each; county says contract is coming

Allegany County Commissioners · December 4, 2025
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A resident told commissioners his well failed and his household faces a roughly $60,000 connection cost for a county water project; staff said a contract is in development and promised to provide clarity and follow-up.

Marty Bush of Cumberland told the commissioners that a small Aerie Road water project that began as six households has shrunk to three and that participating households are being charged about $60,000 each to connect because private wells are failing. Bush said his well has been dry for three months and he is hauling…

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