- The Baltimore City Department of Public Works operates under the city's jurisdiction.
- Due to drought and low reservoir levels, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works is testing a blend of river water and reservoir water.
Baltimore Utility Blends River Water Due to Drought Conditions
What happened
Due to persistent drought conditions and low water levels, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works is blending Susquehanna River water with Loch Raven Reservoir water. This blend is intended to maintain the water supply for East Baltimore and Baltimore County. The river water is the city's secondary source and contains more sediment and organic materials.
From wbaltv.com
Why it matters
The operational shift means that customers receiving water from the Montebello Water Plant in East Baltimore may notice differences in taste, color, and possibly smell. The city is utilizing the Susquehanna River to meet its water demands through this blending process.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works operates under the city's jurisdiction.
From wbaltv.com
Who's involved
- Susquehanna RiverThe Susquehanna River is the critical resource used as a component in the blended water supply.
- Baltimore City Department of Public WorksThe agency responsible for managing the water supply and implementing the blending process.
- Baltimore CountyThe county that receives water from the city's supply system.
- East BaltimoreThe region served by the Montebello Water Plant, which is affected by the blend.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Baltimore CountySpeculative
The county might experience increased operational costs due to changes in water source quality.
- East BaltimoreSpeculative
Customers in the region might notice differences in water taste, color, or smell due to the increased sediment and organic materials.
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The entities involved
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Baltimore County
county in Maryland, United States
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Baltimore
city in Maryland, United States
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Susquehanna River
river in the northeastern United States