The Calvert County Environmental Commission encourages residents to participate in the “Pump for the Bay” contest for a chance to win prizes, including up to $500 in reimbursement for pumping out or upgrading a septic system.
The contest is open to Calvert County residents who hire a company to pump out their septic tank or upgrade it to a nitrogen-removing system between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2026.
The grand prize is up to $500 in reimbursement. Additional prizes include gift certificates from local establishments and free passes to county recreational facilities.
Residents can enter the contest at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/2605/PumpForTheBay. Submissions are due by close of business Jan. 6, 2027.
The Environmental Commission will select one grand prize winner in a drawing during its Jan. 25 meeting. Winners will be notified by letter.
Homeowners with septic systems can help reduce nitrogen pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay watershed by having their tanks pumped every two to three years or upgrading to a more efficient nitrogen-removal system.
Regular septic tank pumping can help homeowners prevent system failures and avoid expensive repairs.
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