UPDATE: Comptroller Peter Franchot is also warning residents to be wary of stimulus scams. More in the tweet embedded below. Original story below… —— BALTIMORE, MD—Department of Public Works Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark on Monday advised Baltimore-area water customers to be aware of scams being done during the COVID-19 pandemic. DPW advises that scammers may call customers on the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—In response to the evolving conditions related to the threat of COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of the public and of our employees, Baltimore City Department of Public Works Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark announced that the following will take effect Monday, March 23, 2020: 1. All services other than curbside collections, condo collections, disposal services at the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—During the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (which also handles drinking water for Baltimore County) has taken steps to: Ensure the continued delivery of safe, clean drinking water Protect the health and safety of our employees Continue DPW’s essential services DPW officials say their water filtration and disinfection process and testing procedures ensure that […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced a series of new efforts to further expand Baltimore County’s coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to promote social distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus. Large Gatherings of Over 50 People Prohibited In accordance with the CDC’s new interim guidelines, County Executive Olszewski issued an executive […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in Nottingham’s Seven Courts community should expect water service disruption later this week. The Department of Public Works will be repairing a 24-inch main in the 9300-block of Seven Courts Drive (21236), according to Councilman David Marks. The repair work will be done between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020. If water service is […]
PARKVILLE, MD—A water main break in Parkville has left several residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a six-inch main has ruptured in the area of Sperl Court at Baker Avenue (21234). Eighty customers and one hydrant are currently without service. No ETA has been provided on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a water main break in the Nottingham area. The break was reported on Saturday evening in the area of Ridgely’s Choice Drive near Belair Road in Nottingham (21236). Several residents are reportedly without water. Councilman David Marks reports that the Perry Hall Y will allow residents to use their facilities for a hot […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—A water main break in the Fullerton area has left some residents without water. The Department of Public Works reports that a water main has ruptured in the 7700-block of Bennerton Drive (21236). Approximately 100 residents and three hydrants are currently without service. There has been no ETA on repairs. Motorists should use caution in the area.