STOP THE TOWER ANNAPOLIS
Stop the 200-Foot Water Tower Looming Over Our Homes
Anne Arundel County is planning to build a massive water tower next to our homes without proper notification or consideration of alternatives.
Protect Our Homes, Health, and Community
Anne Arundel County is fast-tracking a plan to construct a 200-foot industrial water tower on the Annapolis Moose Lodge property (1890 Crownsville Road). This $10+ million project, primarily benefiting the distant Heritage Harbour community, threatens our property values, quality of life, health, and the nearby environmental preservation area. The County’s process has been flawed, starting with public notices sent with the WRONG ADDRESS. We must act NOW to protect our homes and demand better solutions.
We have less than 30 days to stop them from buying the land.
About Us
About Stop the Tower Annapolis Coalition
Stop the Tower Annapolis is a registered 501(c)(4) organization formed by residents from neighborhoods surrounding the proposed water tower site at the Moose Lodge location. Our coalition includes homeowners from multiple nearby communities who have united to advocate for responsible and suitable infrastructure solutions.
As a registered and insured organization, we are committed to protecting our community’s interests through legal, ethical, and impactful advocacy. Our primary goal is to persuade Anne Arundel County officials to relocate the proposed 200-foot water tower to a more appropriate location, thereby minimizing negative impacts on our neighborhoods.
Our coalition is governed by a board of directors from participating communities, ensuring structured decision-making that considers input from all affected neighborhoods.
Join our mission to protect our homes, health, and community, and to promote responsible infrastructure development that benefits all residents!
Visual Blight & Lost Property Value
A 200-foot industrial tower will dominate our skyline, visible from most homes, drastically changing our neighborhood’s character and potentially slashing property values by 10-15% or more, making homes harder to sell. For our community, this represents millions in lost home equity.
Flawed & Unfair Process
The County sent public notices with the WRONG ADDRESS (1980 vs 1890 Crownsville Rd), violating the Open Meetings Act and hindering public input. They also misleadingly cited an 11-year-old meeting about replacing Heritage Harbour’s existing tower, not about choosing this new site.
Noise Pollution & Unfair Burden
Expect constant noise during the 18-month construction and ongoing operational noise from pumps and maintenance, disrupting our peace day and night.
The tower is being built to benefit Heritage Harbour, not our communities, yet we would bear all the negative impacts.
Environmental Damage
The proposed site sits dangerously close to a sensitive preservation area, threatening local wildlife and ecosystems, with environmental risks inadequately addressed by the County.
Health Risks
Towers this size often attract cellular antennas. We face potential long-term health risks from Radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure near our homes, a concern supported by ongoing research.
Taxpayer Waste
The County plans to spend $10 Million+ on this tower, while viable, less intrusive alternatives exist that could meet the water system needs for only $1-6 Million instead.
I’ve lived in Twin Hills for over 20 years and never received any notice about this water tower. The first I heard was at the recent meeting where they presented it as a done deal.
The proposed tower would be visible from every window in my home. I’m concerned about both my property value and my family’s enjoyment of our backyard.
As a real estate agent in Anne Arundel County, I can confirm that properties near water towers typically sell for less and stay on the market much longer.
Water Tower plan and pictures provided by AA County
WE MUST ACT NOW
TIMELINE:
March 25, 2025: Public meeting held (with incorrect address notices)
By June 25, 2025: County plans to acquire Moose Lodge property
June 2026: Design and permitting completion
May 2028: Construction completion
