My property is vacant so why am I still receiving bills?

Per City Code, all properties are billed surcharges regardless of water consumption.  The Bay Restoration Fee is mandated by the State of Maryland.  The debt repayment for the CSO project and the improvements to the water supply and distribution system must be shared by all customers.  In a town that is dominated by rental properties as well as seasonal residents, it is not practical to discontinue and reinstate garbage charges based on occupancy.