Water Resources Research Act Program

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Details for Project ID MD2024-Davis

Assessing Stormwater Reuse in Maryland

Institute: Maryland
Year Established: 2024 Start Date: 2024-09-01 End Date: 2025-08-31
Total Federal Funds: $44,489 Total Non-Federal Funds: $44,489

Principal Investigators: Allen P. Davis

Project Summary: Even though Maryland is considered water-rich, parts of the state are faced with the possibility of water shortages, due to population growth, land use change, and more severe droughts. At the same time, agencies and communities are under pressure to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and other water bodies. Treating stormwater can be expensive. Could stormwater be used as a marketable resource to help cover the costs of treatment? This study will investigate the possibilities for such stormwater reuse in Maryland.