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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Calvert County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
PFAS and arsenic in drinking water
The draft plan omitted known PFAS contamination near the Naval Research Lab area and relied on arsenic data from 2003. The commission required updated sections on both before recommending adoption.
Tidal water quality monitoring results
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.
Sunken Vessel in Back Creek
A 40-foot boat sunk near the Lower Oyster House in Solomons has been leaking fuel with no cleanup ever done. The board committed up to $2,500 to get it out of the water.
County energy modernization projects
A $1.07 million state grant will fund a new courthouse cooling tower, a solar feasibility study, and solar-powered light poles at county facilities — cutting energy costs and emissions.