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.

Downed tree, wires close White Marsh road

WHITE MARSH, MD—Thursday night’s storms have shut down at least one road in White Marsh. The State Highway Administration reported about 11:30 p.m. that a tree had come down on Philadelphia Road, taking power lines with it. Philadelphia Road is shut down in both directions at Cullum Road (21162). BGE crews are responding to the scene. Motorists should use an […]

BGE activates PeakRewards emergency event

BALTIMORE, MD—On Wednesday, BGE announced that it has been directed by PJM Interconnection, the regional grid operator, to activate a PeakRewards Emergency Cycling Event. BGE activates its PeakRewards program when the demand for electricity is close to surpassing the supply and there is an immediate need to reduce demand to prevent potential brownouts and blackouts area-wide. During a PeakRewards emergency […]