Baltimore City Blends River and Reservoir Water Due to Drought
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What happened
Due to drought conditions depleting water reservoirs, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works is blending Susquehanna River water with city reservoir supplies. The department tested this blend in July, and it is expected to start being treated and sent to customers in East Baltimore and Baltimore County later this month or in early October. River water contains more sediment and organic materials, which could cause minimal taste or color differences for those who receive the blend.
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Why it matters
The blending of water sources is a response to low reservoir levels and affects the city's water supply management. The use of river water, which has higher sediment and organic material content, changes the composition of the water delivered to certain areas.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works operates under the city's jurisdiction.
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Who's involved
- Susquehanna RiverA critical resource input used by the Department of Public Works for water supply.
- BaltimoreThe city where the water blending operation is taking place.
- Baltimore City Department of Public WorksThe government agency responsible for testing and implementing the water blending system.
- Baltimore CountyA county that will receive the blended water supply through the Montebello Water Plant.
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
Baltimore County might see changes in utility operations and supply costs for the Montebello Water Plant serving the area.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Drought conditions are forcing the use of blended river water to maintain the water supply for Baltimore County and East Baltimore.Sub-event
DPW tests river/reservoir water blend due to drought.1 source
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The entities involved
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Susquehanna River
river in the northeastern United States
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Baltimore
city in Maryland, United States
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Baltimore City Department of Public Works
public works administration for Baltimore City
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