View interactive maps showing important information throughout Allegany County.
Illustrates the distribution of ecological habitats throughout the County, including forests, wetlands, grasslands, and diverse areas. These natural systems support flood control, waste decomposition, and additional ecosystem services. Understanding where these communities are helps ensure that future infrastructure projects are planned in accordance with the surrounding environment.
Identifies areas with higher concentrations of low-income or minority populations. These areas are highlighted with the intent that sewer infrastructure planning and investment decisions are made equitably, with no community experiencing a disproportionate environmental harm. The map provides an essential tool for evaluating the social impacts of proposed improvements.
Shows the extent of the County’s major groundwater aquifers. These provide drinking water for many communities and are critical to long-term water supply planning. Understanding aquifer locations helps to protect groundwater quality and avoid conflicts between wastewater systems and sensitive areas.
Illustrates the natural boundaries that influence how storm water and surface water move throughout the County. Working along the landscape, rather than against it, supports better planning for infrastructures
Highlights areas of archaeological sensitivity based on state and local data sources. These locations indicate where historic or pre-contact cultural resources could be present. The map helps guide future infrastructure planning to avoid disturbance and ensure compliance with preservation and permitting requirements.
The Planning Area Map outlines the municipal boundaries and areas that are included in the study. It defines the geographic limits of the investigation and shows the shared infrastructure that connects towns and villages. This map serves as a reference for understanding the overall scope and regional context of the study.
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The Allegany County Comprehensive Sewer Study is currently in the works. Future projects will be able to refer to this document in years to come. Specific project timeline information will be available here when applicable.