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  1. Baltimore drought forces Susquehanna River water blending
  2. 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

3 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 9
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What happened

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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

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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

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • 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.

How it developed

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  1. The Susquehanna River flows through Maryland, supplementing the water supply to Baltimore County, with a new pump station activated in Harford County.Sub-event
  2. Drought warning issued for Baltimore region; water blending and pumping from Harford County begins.1 source
  3. Drought necessitates blending Susquehanna River water to serve Baltimore County and East Baltimore.1 source

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