Wastewater Treatment / Sewer

Public Works is responsible for the operation, maintenance, administration, planning, and engineering of public sewer facilities that service citizens all over the County.

The department serves XXXX sanitary district customers. The current sewer area covers approximately XXX square miles.

The department owns and operates two wastewater treatment plants, with plans for future expansion

  • Tilghman Island, rated at 150,000 gallons per day
  • St. Michaels, rated at 660,000 gallons per day
  • Preserve at Wye Mills (Region 4, Future Site)
  • Ferry Point (Future Site)
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Request Service

Prior to requesting service, please use our interactive map to ensure the address is located in our service area.

If the address is in the in one of the Sanitary Districts, please complete the Start Service form.

To avoid a delay in service, please make sure the application has been submitted/received by the Water & Sewer Department at least one (1) business day prior to the desired service start date.

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Service Areas & Fees

Talbot County sewer serves the following areas, known as "Sanitary Districts". Talbot County imposes annual usage fees and one-time connection fees for new service. Review the rates below for current costs.

  Location Annual Fee New Connection Fee
District I Unionville, Tunis Mills, and Copperville collection system areas $985 $10,000 to $12,000 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU)
District II St. Michaels, Royal Oak, Newcomb and Bellevue collection system areas $985

$10,000 to $12,000 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU)
District III Ferry Point $1,035 $10,000 to $12,000 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU)
District IV The Preserve at Wye Mills $1,035 $10,000 to $12,000 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU)
District V Tilghman Island $745 $1,490

Description of Fees

Annual Fee: The county charges an annual fee for use of the County’s wastewater facilities. Fee varies by district due to differences in collection systems and capital debt shares.

New Connection Fee: These fees are for capital replacement, repair, and system expansion costs. There may be additional charges for new service for retroactive capital debt share costs, which vary according to the service area.

Sewer services are provided in portions of the County by municipalities such as the Town of Easton (Easton Utilities). Prior to requesting sewer service from Talbot County, please use our interactive map to ensure the address is located in our service area.

Frequently Asked Questions

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