More Evidence HB1107 Is Crap

How can Governor O'Malley make the claim that  septic systems harm the Chesapeake Bay worse than Municipal systems? Believe me, the list just goes on and on. Nevertheless, here are some basic samples. It should also be noted. The Town of Berlin has been under order to replace their WWTP for more than 30 years. No fines, no new system. If your septic system failed and you didn't fix it for 30 years, how much do YOU think you'd be fined?

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Montgomery County: On September 29, 2010, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission paid $5,200 to the Clean Water Fund to resolve alleged water pollution violations that occurred on July 10, 2009. During the de-wateringof a 42-inch water main, chlorinated water was discharged to waters of the State. Corrective actions have been taken to address the alleged violations at the site.

Calvert County Department of Public Works: On October 14, 2010, the Calvert County Department of Public Works paid $9,600 to resolve three alleged unauthorized discharges of wastewater from the Solomons Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System. Corrective actions have been taken to resolve the problem.

Allegany County Commissioners, Burbridge Building: On October 20, 2010, Allegany County paid $1,850 to the Clean Water Fund to resolve alleged discharge permit violations that occurred during the construction of the Burbridge Building near Cumberland. The violation has been corrected.

The City of Salisbury, Wicomico County – On November 26, 2006, MDE and the City of Salisbury finalized an administrative consent order resolving MDE’s Administrative Complaint, Order and Penalty filed on May 19, 2006 for alleged unlawful discharges of sewage sludge at the Salisbury Wastewater Treatment Plant. Under the terms of the consent order, Salisbury is required to remove all sludge from its lagoon by no later than July 20, 2007 and pay a penalty of $10,000 to the Maryland Clean Water Fund. Status: Case closed. (Reference Case No. MDE-WMA-067-26681) We ALL know how this came about! SBYNews.com

Town of Indian Head, Charles County - On December 11, 2006, MDE and the Town of Indian Head finalized an administrative consent order regarding improvements to the Town of Indian Head Wastewater Treatment Plant. Under the terms of the consent order, Indian Head is required to implement an enhanced nutrient removal (ENR) upgrade of its plant by no later December 31, 2008. Status: Case closed. (Reference Case No. CO-07-0388)