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Well 4R declared potable; Piney Hill water tower permit under review, completion estimated 12–20 months
Summary
Engineer James Cook reported Well 4R reached substantial completion on March 14, 2026 and received a Certificate of Potability on April 14, 2026, adding about 96 EDUs to the system; MDE review of the Piney Hill water tower is underway and, if no further comments, the project will go to bid with 12–20 months estimated for completion.
James Cook updated the council on the Lakeside Well 4R and the Piney Hill water tower. He said Well 4R reached substantial completion on March 14, 2026 and received a Certificate of Potability on April 14, 2026; engineering firm GMB provided a letter stating the well is operational and provides approximately 96 additional equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) to the Town’s system.
Cook said Rauch has responded to Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and GMB second-round comments on the water tower and Piney Hill Road well. If no further comments are received, MDE will issue the permit and the tower project will be advertised for bid; tower completion is estimated at 12–20 months. Tree screening at Silver Lake is planned for the fall and is expected to be completed before nearby houses are finished.
