We don’t know what the groundhog is going to say about winter, but we do know that the outlook for our Spring and Summer water supply is excellent this year.

Public Works Director, Alfred H. Foxx, announced today that Baltimore’s three raw-water reservoirs will enter Spring with an abundant supply of water for our 1.8 million customers.

As of today the reservoir storage totals are:

Liberty 36.80 billion gallons 100%full
LochRaven 21.20 billion gallons 100%full
Prettyboy 17.85 billion gallons 100%full

Total 75.85 billion gallons 100%full

Full reservoirs mean that our customers in metropolitan Baltimore should have an ample water supply through the spring and summer. Since 1988 reservoir storage totals have typically averaged 87% at this time of year.

Help Protect Our Water Reservoirs by following all posted rules and regulations when visiting reservoir property. And, please remember to always use water wisely.

To conserve water: check for leaks around your house and repair them immediately. Do full loads when washing dishes and clothes. Use low-flow showerheads and faucets. Check your toilets regularly to make sure they are not running. Buy a rain barrel for your garden.

For more information about Baltimore’s drinking water please visit the Public Works section of www.baltimorecity.gov