Wicomico Co. Secures $8M in State & Federal Funding for Sewer Projects

SALISBURY, Md. – Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announced on Monday that the county has secured over eight million dollars in state and federal funding for septic elimination and sewer extension projects.

The Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration (MWIFA) selected the Wicomico County Septic Elimination and Salisbury Sewer Extension Project for funding under the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Water Quality State Revolving Fund (WQSRF) Intended Use Plan. The county will receive $5,568,653 through the WQSRF Base Loan Program, and $2,500,000 in principal forgiveness through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

The financed project is structured to reduce nutrient pollution entering local waterways and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay by connecting current septic users to public sewer service. The county’s approved schedule requires construction to begin by December 2026. To carry out the design and engineering for the project, the County has retained a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm named KCI Technologies, Inc. They will lead the technical design, environmental compliance, and permitting efforts for the entirety of the project.

“This investment represents another major step forward in Wicomico County’s commitment to safeguarding water quality, expanding sewer service, and eliminating aging or failing septic systems,” said Executive Giordano in a statement. “By combining low-interest financing with strategic loan forgiveness, we’re making this crucial infrastructure more feasible and sustainable for our community.”

While MWIFA’s selection does not yet constitute a final loan commitment, it positions the county to be eligible for final funding approval contingent upon completed requirements, review by the Maryland Board of Public Works, and formal acceptance by the Wicomico County Council.

“I am optimistic that the Council will support its swift advancement so we can move into implementation without delay,” said Executive Giordano. “This project aligns with the shared goals of public health, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure resilience.”