Stormwater Fund Structural Deficit
Prince George's County
Summary
The county took the first step on borrowing up to $38.5 million from a state water infrastructure fund to pay for stormwater and watershed restoration projects — paid back from the watershed fund, not general taxes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $38.5 million in borrowing for flood and water-quality projects, repaid from the watershed fund.
Communities dealing with flooding and stormwater pollution across the county.
Taxpayers could face fee increases; residents near failing ponds or dams face safety risk if repairs are deferred.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Council - Sep 8, 2026
The county took the first step on borrowing up to $38.5 million from a state water infrastructure fund to pay for stormwater and watershed restoration projects — paid back from the watershed fund, not general taxes.
Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee - Jan 22, 2026
The county's stormwater fee hasn't gone up since 1987 while infrastructure has doubled, and maintenance budgets can't keep pace — 50-70 facilities fail each year but only 40-50 can be fixed. Staff warn this could mean another consent decree by 2027.
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