8/28/2023 Initial notification of an odor in the water
8/28/2023 Flushed hydrants and tested for chlorine residuals
9/29/2023 Flushed hydrants
10/2/2023 Water samples collected and sent to Maryland Spectral Services (a private
independent lab) for analysis
1/31/2024 Flushed hydrants
2/5/2024 Weather warmed up enough to start Pressure Testing the system for leaks
2/12/2024 Collected water samples and tested
2/20/2024 Flushed hydrants
2/27/2024 Maryland Rural Water onsite sounding for leaks
3/1/2024 Flushed hydrants
3/6/2024 Pressure testing completed for Shallmar Road, East Main, West Main, and
Center streets. Seven valves in other parts of the town failed and were
ordered for repairs.
3/20/2024 Samples collected again at multiple locations including inside some homes
3/28/2024 Maryland Rural Water onsite sounding for leaks
4/15/2024 Test results received and confirm no contaminants
4/22/2024 MDE received test results and update on what work has been completed
and the plan to proceed.
5/8/2024 Valves and supplies needed for repairs are onsite.
5/22/2024 Contractors scheduled to start valve replacement first week of June
6/10/2024 Contractors repaired two valves State Street
6/20/2024 Contractors repaired three valves at the corner of Willow and State streets.
6/21/2024 Commissioners informed of the issues with Kitzmiller water
6/24/2024 Commissioners held public meeting in Kitzmiller and heard concerns from
residents directly
6/25/2024 Valve repaired on Homestead Street
6/26/2024 Completed pressure testing North of Rt 38
7/1/2024 Pressure testing resumes south of Rt38
7/2/2024 Pressure testing continues south of Rt 38
7/3/2024 Large leak located and repaired on Race Street
7/8/2024 Pressure testing South of Rt 38 and the East Main Street area.
7/10/2024 Valve repaired on Third Street and pressure testing completed
south of Rt 38
7/10/2024 Bacteria Samples Collected by MES = Negative Results
7/12/2024 Alley H line leak repairs have been completed
7/24/2024 Started receiving complaints in new areas, flushed entire town
Collected well samples and water samples at the school for a full analysis, results received 8/4/2024 forwarded to MDE and MES
8/06/2024 Flushed water from water tower at night
8/07/2024 Flushed water from water tower at night, samples taken in morning
8/08/2024 Flushed water from water tower at night, samples taken in morning
8/09/2024 Flushed water from water tower at night, samples taken in morning
8/12/2024 Flushed water from water tower at night, samples taken in morning
8/13/2024 Flushed water from water tower at night, samples taken in morning
8/14/2024 Flushed water from water tower at night, samples taken in morning
8/15/2024 Water trucked to Community Center for disbursement for affected residents
8/16/2024 County Commissioners met with the Secretary of MDE to apprise
her of the situation and ask for assistance
8/20/2024 The Director of Garrett County Utilities and staff visited the
Kitzmiller plant and residences to check on progress and
issues related to the problem
8/21/2024 Second truck of water sent to Community Center for
disbursement for affected residents
8/21/2024 Flushing Shallmar and Peewee extensions
8-12/2024 Investigating potential filtration systems, quotes,
sampling point modifications, etc
12/5/2024 A plan has been submitted to MDE to install a filtration system at the pump
station. We are hopeful that, once approved, the system could be installed
within 30-45 days
