St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission
Potable Water Distribution & Waste Water Treatment
About Us
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MetCom has been faithfully serving St. Mary's County for over 40 years.

Here are some facts and figures about us that you may find interesting.

Facts and Facilities
Commission and Commissioners
  • Created by Maryland Legislature in 1957.
  • Governed by Chapter 113, Public Local Laws of St. Mary’s County.
  • Not part of St. Mary’s County Government.
  • Non-profit body politic and corporate.
  • Empowered to issue tax free general obligation bonds on full faith and credit of County for capital improvements.
  • Financially self-sufficient.
  • Governed by seven member voting board.
  • Appointed by County Commissioners.
  • Three year per term. Two term limit.
  • Commissioners represent election districts.
  • Patuxent Naval Air Station Representative - non voting member; Captain Glen Ives
Public Water Systems**
  • 27 Water Systems
  • 12.5 mgd* pumping capacity
  • 5.4 mgd* average daily flow
  • 41,000 people served
  • 72 wells, 54 pumping stations
  • 12 elevated storage tanks
  • 30 ground storage & hydropneumatic tanks
  • 190 + miles of water mains

Public Sewer Systems**

  • Four treatment plants (6.3 mgd* capacity)
  • 5.0 mgd* average daily flow
  • 36,000 people served
  • 53 pumping stations
  • 1450 + grinder pumps
  • 200 + miles sanitary sewers
Combined**
  • $66.5M property, plant, equipment
  • $10.3M FY 08 Operating Budget
* Million Gallons per Day
** As of May 1st, 2005 
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