Water - Sewer Issues and Services

The following pages contain additional information about Water and Sewer issues that frequently concern the residents of Howard County.

Cold Weather Best Practices

Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program

Hot Water Heater "Dip Tube" Issue

Sewage Backups

Sewer Cleanout Cap Repair

Underground Utilities Marking - Color Codes

Water Main Breaks

Water Meter Lid - Ball Valve Box Lid Repairs

Water Pressure Problems

Water Quality

Water Service Leaks

Water and Sewer Line Location

Water Resources Element
During the 2006 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly enacted a bill that requires local jurisdictions to adopt a water resources element in their comprehensive plans. The Howard County Water Resources Element will be an amendment to General Plan 2000 to meet compliance. For more information please see Planning & Zoning's Water Resources Element page.	( PDF - 2.5 Mb )

New Water/Sewer House Connection Documents

• Water / Sewer House Connection Worksheet
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• Licensed Utility Contractor List   - Updated January 12, 2010.
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  ( Please note, the above contractor list is not a recommendation or endorsement of any contractor to do utility work in County Right-of-Ways. However, anyone who wants to do such R-O-W work in the County must be on this list. )

If you have any further questions about these or any other public water / sewer subjects, please don't hesitate to call the Bureau of Utilities at 410-313-4900.