FY 24 APPROVED OPERATING BUDGET

PUBLIC WORKS - DIVISION OF WATER AND SEWER Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations - Wastewater Processing Index #304200, 304300, 306220, 306230, 306240

ORIGIN/PURPOSE:

The Wastewater Processing section of the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations is responsible for the treatment of industrial and domestic wastewater originating from the 45,000 plus customers of the County's sewer system as well as the wastewater from the Town of Bel Air and all the septic tank water generated in the County. We also regionally treat several water and wastewater plant sludge and residuals. Utilizing three County-owned plants, wastewater is processed to discharge a quality effluent that protests our natural waterways, assures cost effective sewer service, protecting the health and welfare of our citizens and enhances the economic development of the County. The service is also responsible for the operation of 55 wastewater pumping stations which move wastewater from the communities to the Wastewater Treatment Plants. Unique responsibilities include: operation and maintenance of approximately 300 individual home sewage collection/pumping systems collectively known as Southwest Facilities, formal tour and education agreements with the Harford County Public Schools and management of our Industrial Waste Monitoring Program to be in compliance with Federal Regulations. FY 24 GOALS: TO PROVIDE RESPONSIVE, AND ECONOMICAL SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT

ALL FUND SUMMARY:

ORIGINAL BUDGET FY 23

EXECUTIVE PROPOSED FY 24

AUDITED FY 21

AUDITED FY 22

ENACTED FY 24

SUMMARY BY CHARACTER:

10 PERSONAL SERVICES 20 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 30 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 40 BUSINESS AND TRAVEL

5,616,551 4,270,466 2,360,410

6,106,447 5,202,525 3,359,945

7,060,842 6,941,478 3,561,641

6,780,293 7,400,998 4,602,540

7,060,842 6,941,478 3,561,641

231,479 544,964 18,921

250,625 661,193 19,414

328,171 910,250 43,200

310,100

328,171 910,250 43,200

50 CAPITAL OUTLAY 70 MISCELLANEOUS

1,735,750

35,200

GRAND TOTAL

13,042,790

15,600,148

18,845,582

20,864,881

18,845,582

FUNDING SOURCE:

13,042,790

15,600,148

18,845,582

20,864,881

18,845,582

51 WATER & SEWER OPERATING

588