WORK TO BEGIN ON MAIN REPAIR

Monday Jul 16th, 2012

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Potential Failure Averted by Proactive Action

Public Works Director Alfred H. Foxx today announced that work will begin Monday, July 16 to replace three, 16-foot sections of 54 inch water main near Whistler and Wilmarco avenues on vacant railroad property in SW Baltimore City. On Monday, the Director announced that the Department of Public Works had discovered the potential for a major failure on this main. The latest in electromagnetic and acoustic fiber-optic technologies are being used to examine our largest water mains, thereby helping DPW avert dangerous, damaging and costly breaks. 

This Southwest Transmission Main has been deactivated and Baltimore’s water customers may only notice slightly lower water pressure during repairs. Conservation measures should be continued until work is completed in approximately two weeks. 

If Baltimore City Water customers ever have a concern about any water service disruption or low water pressure, they can call 311 within Baltimore City and 410-396-5352 outside of the city limits. 

For more information about this project and the technologies used please call 410-545-6541.

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