Notice October 25, 2024: The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) phone system has returned to normal operations. Community members can contact SMCHD at 301-475-4330.

Health Department to Begin Limited 2023 Seasonal Perc Testing

LEONARDTOWN, MD (February 22, 2023) - Due to rising seasonal groundwater levels, the St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) will begin wet season perc testing for lower terrace soil types on or … [Read more...]

Request for Proposals: Health Department Seeking Trainer for Environmental Health Programs

LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 18, 2019) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking a contractor/trainer for a period of six (6) months beginning January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2020 (with a … [Read more...]

Collaborative Effort Yields Dividends for Failing Septic Systems in Breton Bay

LEONARDTOWN, MD (October 14, 2019) – The St. Clements Shores Waste Water Treatment Plant (“St. Clements WWTP”) became operational in December 1982 with the primary purpose of alleviating health hazard … [Read more...]

Health Department Announces Available Funding for Nitrogen Reduction Advanced Treatment Septic Systems

LEONARDTOWN, MD (January 25, 2013) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department’s Division of Environmental Health has announced that grant funding is still available through the Bay Restoration Fund … [Read more...]

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