Section 26-205 – Tampering With System
Except as provided in Commission regulations, a person may not use, handle, tamper with, obstruct, or interfere with any part of the Howard County Department of Public Works’ water system that is supplied with water from the Commission’s water system, including pipes, fittings, fireplugs, pumps, engines, appliances, wires, or other fixtures or equipment.
Section 26-206 – Disposal of Sewage in Patuxent River Drainage Area
(a) The Commission may provide a sewage collection and disposal system for the Patuxent River drainage area in Howard County. (b) (1) The Commission may contract with Howard County regarding: (i) sewage disposal; and (ii) the terms and conditions on which sewage disposal service may be performed. (2) The cost of sewage disposal under this section may not be apportioned or […]
Section 25-502 – Service Rates for Water
(a) (1) Except as provided in this subtitle, the service rate for water shall consist of: (i) a minimum or a ready to serve charge; and (ii) a charge for water used. (2) The minimum or ready to serve charge shall be based on the size of the meter on the water connection leading to the property. (3) The charge for […]
Section 27-101 – Powers and Duties of Commission
(a) The Commission may: (1) enter on a public roadway to install, maintain, and operate the Commission system; and (2) construct a water main, sewer, or an appurtenance of a water main or sewer in a public roadway in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, subject to the regulation and permit provisions of §§ 27–102 and 27–108 of […]
Section 25-503 – Service Rates for Sewer Usage
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c), (d), and (e) of this section, the Commission shall impose a sewer usage charge, based on the water consumption of each property, against all properties connected to the Commission’s sewer system to provide funds for: (1) payment of principal and interest for bonds authorized under § 22–102(a) and (b) […]
Section 27-102 – Special Right of Entry Procedures
(a) In Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, the county executive and county council may adopt regulations concerning the Commission’s entry into or use of a public roadway for which a permit is required. (b) The regulations adopted under this section: (1) shall be adopted after consultation with the Commission; (2) may include provisions for the review and approval […]
Section 25-504 – Billing
(a) The Commission: (1) may provide for the billing and collection of the water and sewer usage charges on an estimated basis for periods of 6 months or less, based on the historical daily average consumption calculated from actual previous usage; (2) shall read the meter at least once every 6 months; and (3) (i) shall base the final bill […]
Section 27-103 – Effect of 27-101 and 27-102
(a) Sections 27–101 and 27–102 of this title do not limit the Commission’s authority to enter into contracts or agreements with a unit of federal, State, county, or municipal government or with the District of Columbia concerning the matters described in §§ 27–101 and 27–102 of this title, if the agreement or contract is necessary, advisable, […]
Section 25-505 – Acquisition of Property
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Acquiring authority” means the State, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, or any municipality or unit of the State, Montgomery County, or Prince George’s County. (3) “Bill for water and sewer usage charges” includes, if applicable, the late payment penalty provided under § 25–504(c) of this subtitle. […]
Section 27-104 – Submission of System Repair Plans
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Homeowner corporation” means a homeowner association with 5,000 or more members that has: (i) filed a written request with the Commission to receive the information required by this section; and (ii) provided the Commission with a map of the homeowner corporation’s geographic boundaries. (3) “System repair” means work […]