The Ocean Pines effluent project was estimated to save 200,000 gallons and effluent would have been able to be sprayed 9 months out of the year. If I remember correctly, Ocean Pines had 5 supply wells and even in February was drawing 900,000 gallons – peak times 2.5 million gallons. I viewed the effluent project as an aquifer protection project. Some places in United States actually have passed laws that the lowest quality of water must be used for watering. I was very disappointed that the County didn’t go forward with it.

The issue with Glen Riddle wastewater treatment is capacity and how it was designed. I believe I recall that it was using a cheaper membrane type system. I have written the Board multiple times regarding the trucks going in and out pumping Glen Riddle waste at the pumping station at the end of Beauchamp Road.  Director Monica Rakowski was the only Director who responded and said the Board would look into the situation.  This pumping station actually backs up to homes at the end of White Horse Drive. I have not been happy with how the Board has handled the waste situation. This water situation is even more critical. I hope the Board takes action.  Until then, I write emails as a concerned homeowner.