Summary
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory's annual update shows Solomons water quality roughly average, some improvement possibly tied to septic investments, and Plum Point Creek flagged as needing attention. Researchers recommended preserving tidal wetlands and focusing septic upgrades on Mill, Plum, and Hungerford creeks.
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Recommendations would direct future septic upgrade grant investments toward specific watersheds; a proposed county septic GIS database would require investment.
Everyone who uses county waterways — watermen, swimmers, and waterfront property owners — plus farmers and septic grant recipients.
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