Baltimore's DPW working overtime to keep up with uptick of water main breaks
Once service is restored, customers who have lost water service should allow water to run through a sink or tub faucet until it is clear. In case of a water emergency, residents should also immediately report any suspected water main break by calling 311 in Baltimore City or 443-263-2220 in Baltimore County.
Baltimore is experiencing a surge in water main breaks due to changing temperatures
On Friday morning, another water main broke on Evesham Avenue in North Baltimore, leaving residents shocked and concerned.
Baltimore faces wave of water main breaks amid fluctuating temperatures
As the city grapples with frigid temperatures this week, the Department of Public Works (DPW) has found itself inundated with reports of water main breaks. Over the past week alone, the department has responded to more than 130 incidents,
Water main break leaves Baltimore County street flooded
BALTIMORE -- A water main break caused major flooding on a road in Dundalk Friday morning. The Baltimore County Department of Public Works (DPW) said the 10-inch break was located at the intersection of Dundalk and Holabird Avenues.
Baltimore sees uptick in water main breaks amid low temperatures
The cold weather has caused an increase in water main breaks as underground pipes expand and contract because of changes in temperatures.
Water main break reported on Dundalk Avenue in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — A water main break was reported at Dundalk Avenue near Holabird Avenue on Friday morning. Baltimore Department of Public Works says their crews are responding to the 10-inch water main break in that area. DPW is working on repairing it.
Big water main break near Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore
Baltimore DPW crews are on the scene of a large water main break at the corner of Dundalk Ave. and Holabird Ave.
Cold temperatures lead to more water main breaks
The cold weather has caused an increase in water main breaks as underground pipes expand and contract because of changes in temperatures. A Baltimore City Department of Public Works command center opened on Mattfeldt Avenue in north Baltimore last week in anticipation of the cold temperatures.
Detroit officials explains why water mains break during cold temps
As we’ve been having extremely cold temperatures this week, some Detroit residents have been dealing with flooded streets due to water main breaks.
Multiple water main breaks impacting the Triad
Multiple water main breaks impacting the Triad
'More than a few dozen water main breaks' keeping Detroit crews busy
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has responded to more than a few dozen water main breaks this week, according to spokesman Bryan Peckinpaugh. One of the latest related breaks is at the intersection of Karl Street and Bentler Street.
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