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 […]
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 […]
Many residents on Saturday were wondering why there were helicopters hovering over their homes. Those helicopters are part of Baltimore Gas & Electric Company’s annual power line inspection, per Baltimore County Councilman David Marks. The helicopter was primarily spotted near the Seven Courts area on Saturday. From BGE: “BGE will be using a utility helicopter contractor (see photo depicting the […]
Some Parkville residents are being affected by a Tuesday water main break. The Department of Public Works reports that an eight-inch main has ruptured in the 9500 block of Avondale Road (21234). Approximately thirty residents and one fire hydrant are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
The wind storm is over, but the lights remain out for several residents in and around Nottingham. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks provided the following update from BGE on those still affected by Friday’s powerful storm. 1. Burton Avenue, Carney: Large tree is down at 9533 Burton Ave affecting 23 customers and has been referred to manual tree crew. Estimated […]
As residents assess the damage from Friday’s high winds, many still find themselves without power on Saturday morning. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has announced that residents without power may use the Y of Central Maryland facilities in Towson and Perry Hall for showers and for phone charging. The Parkville location was without electricity but now will open at 9:30 […]