State_Water_Appropriation_and_Use_Permit_No_CH1976G011_08_Chapel_Point_Woods.pdf

February 19, 2025

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County Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland Attn: Timothy Giles 5310 Hawthorne Rd La Plata, MD 20646

RE: State Water Appropriation and Use Permit No. CH1976G011(08)

Dear Mr. Giles:

Enclosed is your State Water Appropriation and Use Permit. The Permittee is responsible for complying with all permit conditions. Accordingly, you are advised to carefully read the Permit and become thoroughly familiar with its requirements.

A semi-annual Water Withdrawal Report is required by this permit. Forms for making this report will be mailed to you in June and December of each year and shall be submitted to this office by the following July and January respectively. If you have any questions, please contact this office at (410) 537-3590.

Sincerely, Samuel Glover Water Supply Program cc: Charles County Health Department

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STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

WATER AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION

WATER APPROPRIATION AND USE PERMIT

Permit Number: CH1976G011(08)

Effective Date: March 1, 2025

Expiration Date: February 28, 2037

First Appropriation: August 1, 1985

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND

Hereinafter referred to as the “Permittee”, is authorized by the Water and Science Administration, hereinafter referred to as the “Administration” pursuant to the provisions of Title 5 of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended, to appropriate and use waters of the State subject to the following conditions:

1. Allocation - The water withdrawal granted by this permit is limited to:

A daily average of 52,000 gallons on a yearly basis and A daily average of 62,500 gallons for the month of maximum use.

2. Use - The water is to be used for the Chapel Point Woods community water system.

3. Source - The water shall be taken from four wells: Chapel Point #1 (CH-73-2073), Chapel Point #3(CH-88-0766), Jude House Well #1(CH-94-5204), and Jude House Well #2(CH-95- 1343), all in the Upper Patapsco aquifer.

4. Location - The point(s) of withdrawal shall be located at Chapel Point Woods Subdivision, on the west side of U.S. Route 301 and northeast of Maryland Route 427 (Chapel Point Road) and at Jude House Inc, on the west side of Route 301, Bel Alton, Charles County, Maryland.

PERMIT NUMBER CH1976G011(08)

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5. Right of Entry - The Permittee shall allow authorized representatives of the Administration access to the Permittee's facility to conduct inspections and evaluations necessary to assure compliance with the conditions of this permit. The Permittee shall provide such assistance as may be necessary to effectively and safely conduct such inspections and evaluations.

6. Permit Review - The Permittee will be queried every three years (triennial review) regarding water use under the terms and conditions of this permit. Failure to return the triennial review query will result in suspension or revocation of this permit.

7. Permit Renewal - This permit will expire on the date indicated on the first page of this permit.

In order to renew the permit the Permittee shall file a renewal application with the Administration no later than 45 days prior to the expiration.

8. Permit Suspension or Revocation - This permit may be suspended or revoked by the Administration upon violation of the conditions of this permit, or upon violation of any regulation promulgated pursuant to Title 5 of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume) as amended.

9. Change of Operations - Any anticipated change in appropriation which may result in a new or different use, quantity, source, or place of use of water shall be reported to the Administration by the Permittee by submission of a new application.

10. Additional Permit Conditions - The Administration may at any time (including triennial permit review or when a change application is submitted) revise any condition of this permit or add additional conditions concerning the character, amount, means and manner of the appropriation or use, which may be necessary to properly protect, control and manage the water resources of the State. Condition revisions and additions will be accomplished by issuance of a revised permit.

11. Drought Period Emergency Restrictions - If the Administration determines that a drought period or emergency exists, the Permittee may be required under the Department's direction to stop or reduce water use. Any cessation or reduction of water use must continue for the duration of the drought period or emergency, or until the Administration directs the Permittee that water use under standard permit conditions may be resumed.

12. Non-Transferable - This permit is non-transferable. A new owner may acquire authorization to continue this appropriation by filing a new application with the Administration. Authorization will be accomplished by issuance of a new permit.

PERMIT NUMBER CH1976G011(08)

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13. Flow Measurement - The Permittee shall measure all water used by a method which accurately reflects the quantity withdrawn.

14. Withdrawal Reports - The Permittee shall submit to the Administration, semi-annually (July- December, no later than January 31st and January-June, no later than July 31st), pumping records. These records shall show the total quantity of water withdrawn each month under this permit.

15. Access for Measuring Water Level / Sampling Raw Water - In order that water levels can be measured during pumping and nonpumping periods in any well(s) authorized by this permit, well pumps/pumping equipment shall be installed in a manner that will accommodate measuring water level(s) without any adjustment/dismantling of the well pump/pumping equipment. An opening for tape measurements of water shall have a minimum inside diameter of 0.5 inches and be sealed by a removable cap or plug. In order to obtain raw water samples from any well(s) authorized for use by this permit, a tap shall be made available before the water enters a treatment facility, pressure tank, or storage tank.

16. Well Pump Placement - For any well(s), the Permittee shall not place a submersible well pump or water intake part of the well pump lower than the top of the confined aquifer from which the water is being withdrawn.

17. Permit Supersession - This permit supersedes the Appropriation and Use granted by the following prior permit(s) issued to:

CHARLES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS effective on February 1, 2012 (CH1976G011(06))

Gregory C. Busch, P.E. Date

Program Manager Water Supply Program