The city of Salisbury, Maryland, has secured $34.1 million for upgrades to its Paleo Water Treatment Plant, including $24.6 million from the state capital budget and a $9.5 million federal grant.
The project focuses on replacing outdated filtration equipment and upgrading the plant’s control systems. According to city officials, the improvements will enhance water quality and reliability while also complying with anticipated federal regulations on PFAS and other contaminants.
Design work for the upgrades is underway, and the city expects to solicit construction bids after final plans are completed. Construction is projected to begin in summer 2026, with the plant remaining in operation while improvements are made.
The Maryland Department of the Environment provided the $24.6 million allocation through the state’s fiscal 2027 capital budget. The additional $9.5 million comes from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation program. The federal monies are administered in Maryland through the Water Infrastructure Financing Administration.
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