The Capital Improvement Program is a six-year plan to upgrade and maintain the Department of Utilities vast network of pipelines, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities to deliver water to customers and provide wastewater service.

Why is the CIP important?

The Town is committed to ensure the Town’s aging water and wastewater systems continue to serve us into the next century. The Town is focused on maintaining and replacing the pipelines that deliver high-quality water to your home. The Town is also focused on upgrading water treatment plants, distribution tanks, and pump stations to ensure reliable water service to customers, and wastewater treatment facilities that discharge safe, clean water and protect the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.

How is the CIP developed?

The CIP is prepared as part of the budget process. During the budget process, staff will identify the capital projects needed to carry out the mission of the Department and determine cost estimates and how resources will be allocated to accomplish the project. CIP projects are developed and prioritized to meet customer expectations for reliability and water quality, existing and emerging regulatory requirements, and public safety taking into consideration the the age, condition, and criticality of each facility. Master plans, condition assessments and studies are created to aid in this process.

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For information on the projects including status, click here.