March 28, 2024

MetCom Balances Services and Costs

Aging infrastructure, increasing environmental and regulatory demands and growing expenses place heavy burdens on systems and budgets. Keeping rates reasonable for rural systems is particularly difficult.

The Other Utility: MetCom

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For more than half a century St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission has served as the public water and sewer utility for St. Mary’s County, supported only by customers.

MetCom to Establish Hardship Waiver

The bill prepared by Del. Bohanan also exempts St. Mary’s volunteer fire and rescue squad properties from water or sewer service charges.

Water Line to Cross 235 at Wildewood

MetCom hearing April 16, 2014 to address plans and collect comments for a new water line for Wildewood.

St. Mary’s Square Slated for Sewer Upgrade

A public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 25, will present the details of the St. Mary’s Square Wastewater Pumping Station Replacement Project, answer questions and gather public comments.

MetCom Finishes FDR from Library to Great Mills Rd.

With the sewer upgraded, Great Mills Trading Post can begin road construction but needs to wait until spring when weather is better suited.

Sandy Causes Three Sewer Overflows in Lexington Park

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St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission reports three wastewater overflows in the Lexington Park sewerage system.

MetCom to Begin Sewer Upgrade for FDR Blvd. in Oct.

Project will replace a sewer line and extend a water line on both sides of the future FDR Blvd. South.

Association to Discuss Lexington Park Heritage Area

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The Lexington Park Business and Community Association meets Wednesday night at the Bay District Social Hall.

MetCom Schedules Meetings on Drive-By Meters

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MetCom will hold three public meetings to discuss the Automatic Radio-Read Water Meter Project.