A pair of water mains have ruptured in the Overlea area, affecting several local residents. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch main has ruptured in the 700-block of Elmwood Road (21206), leaving 80 customers and three hydrants without service. DPW also says that a twelve-inch man has ruptured in the 6200-block of Walther Avenue (21206), leaving thirty customers […]
Crews are responding to the scene after a “geyser” of water shut down a White Marsh road on Thursday afternoon. Residents reported seeing water shooting up from the street in the 5600-block of Gunpowder Road. Baltimore County officials have confirmed that the road has been shut down. Officials suspect that a water main break is to blame, although the Department of […]
Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler announced on Thursday that the Metropolitan District Charges for water and sewer service will increase on July 1 by an average of 13.9 percent. While this is the average increase, actual rates will vary. Some will be more, and in some cases, it will be less. “I recognize that any time government raises a specific […]
UPDATE: Baltimore County reports that 60 residents and 2 hydrants are without service. Crews were heading to the scene on Friday afternoon. Traffic will be impacted during repairs. Original story below… —— A water main break is affecting some Perry Hall residents. The break was reported along Proctor Lane, just east of Seven Courts Drive (21236). Sections of Proctor Lane […]
Councilman David Marks on Tuesday provided an update on two important projects taking place along Joppa Road. Baltimore County is completing water infrastructure improvements east of Walther Boulevard, and BGE has been doing utility work west of Walther Boulevard. “The water project is particularly important,” said Councilman Marks. “I spend much of my time these days responding to water main […]
A Monday water main break is affecting several Perry Hall residents. The break occurred in the 4500 block of Forge Road. Approximately sixty residents are without water and road conditions are deteriorating, according to Councilman David Marks. Motorists should use caution in the area.
A Monday morning water main break has left several residents in southern Parkville without water. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch main has ruptured in the 1700 block of Ryewood Road (21234). Approximately 25 customers and one fire hydrant are currently without service. There has been no estimate provided as to when repairs will be completed.
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that funding had been secured to replace a failing water main on Brookfield Road in Perry Hall. Construction is expected to begin in several weeks. The cost of the project will be $100,000. “I would like to thank the Department of Public Works for working with me since last summer on some […]