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East Baltimore, Maryland: Three Days without Water

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Hundreds of residents in the eastern part of Baltimore had to handle three days without water. After what seemed to be fixed, crews had to return to make repairs because water pressure would drop almost immediately after faucets were opened.

The leak was apparently due to old, brittle  pipes that have remained unchanged for many years. Deposits and aging have left the infrastructure weak and vulnerable to damages like cracks. The remedy was to attach a coupling over the compromised area, but only after workers could grind down that section of piping.

While water service was unavailable, residents were able to pick up water at two street locations in rations. After three days of the interruption, service crews were finally able to locate the leak and repair it. Officials informed the public that once they turned their faucets on, they would have to allow the water to run until it lost its dark and cloudy appearance, appearing clear and clean.

reporting credit: Baltimore Sun Online


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2 Responses to East Baltimore, Maryland: Three Days without Water

  1. Maryland July 15, 2011 at 7:29 pm #

    It is so difficult without any water for three days. Water is very important not only for our consumption but for everybody. I’m glad they were able to fix the leak.

  2. David Anderson October 1, 2011 at 12:04 am #

    Living life without water is very very tuff. Water takes Important role of out life. I appreciated your courage.

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