As part of an integrated planning framework, Anne Arundel County sees MAR as a potential long-term benefit to reduce nutrient discharges to the Chesapeake Bay while also strengthening groundwater resiliency. Anne Arundel County has completed the Concept Development phase, which included the following:
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- Completed a feasibility study indicating MAR is appropriate in the aquifers of Anne Arundel County.
- Developed a draft Integrated Plan for Nutrient Management and Water Resiliency.
- Completed initial water quality sampling.
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In Progress |
- Advanced water treatment evaluations.
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Not Started |
- Developing concepts for well and treatment testing.
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As the program continues through validation, regulatory approval and potential implementation, there will be multiple reviews by regulators, industry experts and the public to confirm the County should continue to the next steps.
The County is also working with an Independent Scientific Advisory Panel to review the overall concept and the proposed testing and advanced water treatment research program plans. Advanced technical solutions such as MAR require years of planning and careful investigation in order to be available in the future.
Learn more about the panel here