Crownsville Residents Fight Water Tower Plans

Residents of Crownsville have filed a lawsuit against Anne Arundel County, seeking to block the construction of a new 200-foot water tower. The planned structure, set to hold 1 million gallons, is slated for the Moose Lodge property off Crownsville Road. The lawsuit's core argument is that Anne Arundel County failed to follow the necessary legal procedures and that the selected site does not align with the county's established Water and Sewer Master Plan.

Although the neighbors are not contesting the necessity of water system upgrades, they strongly object to the proposed location and scale of the tower. They contend that a 200-foot tower is excessively large compared to others in the area and is situated too close to their community. Public Works Director Karen Henry stated that the site was chosen as the "most efficient and fiscally responsible option" to improve water pressure, reduce service disruptions, and enhance fire protection for Heritage Harbour. However, many local homeowners pointed out they are on well water and will not benefit from the new tower, raising further objections to its impact on property values.