Councilman Marks: Seven Courts residents can use Perry Hall Y for showers

UPDATE: Per Councilman David Marks, water service has been restored in the Seven Courts area, but is very low pressure. Due to the low pressure, the Baltimore County Fire Department has arranged for extra engine companies to be on standby in the event of a fire emergency. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Councilman David Marks announced on Monday morning […]

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Glen Arm

GLEN ARM, MD—A sanitary sewer overflow occurred in a wooded area in Glen Arm at 10620 Harford Road this weekend. The overflow was discovered by a ScoutMaster from Boy Scout Troop #124 and reported to Baltimore County on Monday morning. Crews responded immediately and discovered a broken sewer line and effluent discharging from a nearby manhole. The overflow was caused […]

Water main break reported in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—A water main break in the Parkville area has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch diameter water main has broken in the 8500-block of Harris Avenue (21234). Eighty customers and one hydrant are currently without service. Repairs are reportedly in progress.

Baltimore County to install new water mains in Harford Park community

PARKVILLE, MD—One local community will be getting an upgrade with regard to their water lines. Baltimore County will install more than four miles of new water mains in the Harford Park community in beginning in December, according to Councilwoman Cathy Bevins. The new ductile iron pipes will be located in an area bordered by Perring Parkway, Taylor Avenue, Harford Road, […]

Pair of water mains rupture in Middle River

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—A water main break in Middle River has left many residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that 8-inch and 6-inch water mains have ruptured in the unit block of Right Aileron Street (21220). Sixty customers are currently without of service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.

Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Essex

ESSEX, MD—A sanitary sewer overflow occurred in the Essex area overnight. Baltimore County officials say that the overflow occurred in the area of Back River Neck Road at Old Eastern Avenue on Wednesday night and was stopped at around 4 a.m. on Thursday morning. The overflow was caused by the failure of a by-pass pump which was set up to […]

Water main break reported in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—A water main break in the Perry Hall area has left many residents without service. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch main has ruptured in the 4400-block of Darleigh Road. One hundred services, including the Silver Spring Station apartment complex, are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution […]