Baltimore City has issued a “voluntary water restriction” for residents and businesses in the city and several counties.In a press release, city officials said the Department of Public Works, along with county and state partners, is issuing the restriction urging residents and businesses to voluntarily restrict excessive water usage.The system-wide conservation request is effective immediately for Baltimore City as well as Baltimore, Harford and Howard counties.Officials said the issuance is a result of a fire that occurred Thursday morning at one of DPW’s drinking-water pumping stations in Baltimore County. The fire caused the station to lose power and damaged two pumps, adding strain to the entire system.”This voluntary water restriction is about our region collectively working together to protect our water system by limiting excessive and unnecessary water usage,” said Mayor Brandon Scott. “Currently, avoiding an additional strain on the system is our main concern and there are not currently any disruptions expected. With everyone’s help, we can help protect the system for the entire region and ensure no disruption occurs.”Officials said the restriction is intended to avoid adding additional strain to the system while repairs are made.”We are asking everyone in our service area to work together to support the region’s drinking water system by taking steps to limit any unnecessary strain while DPW works to bring the Cromwell Water Pumping station back online,” said DPW interim director Richard J. Luna. “Currently, there is plenty of water to meet our needs, and DPW is working with state and county partners to quickly address the necessary system repairs.”Officials said suggested steps to reduce usage include:Avoiding watering lawns and gardensAvoiding washing cars and other vehiclesAvoiding washing outdoor surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, and patiosNot letting the faucet flow unnecessarily while brushing your teeth or shavingUsing the proper water level or load size selection on the washing machineRunning the dishwasher only when full and avoid pre-rinsing dishesRunning full loads of laundry, versus smaller loadsRepair or replace leaking hoses and sprinklers They also emphasized that the restriction does not include any need to limit normal usage for drinking, cooking or cleaning.
Baltimore City has issued a “voluntary water restriction” for residents and businesses in the city and several counties.
In a press release, city officials said the Department of Public Works, along with county and state partners, is issuing the restriction urging residents and businesses to voluntarily restrict excessive water usage.
The system-wide conservation request is effective immediately for Baltimore City as well as Baltimore, Harford and Howard counties.
Officials said the issuance is a result of a fire that occurred Thursday morning at one of DPW’s drinking-water pumping stations in Baltimore County. The fire caused the station to lose power and damaged two pumps, adding strain to the entire system.
“This voluntary water restriction is about our region collectively working together to protect our water system by limiting excessive and unnecessary water usage,” said Mayor Brandon Scott. “Currently, avoiding an additional strain on the system is our main concern and there are not currently any disruptions expected. With everyone’s help, we can help protect the system for the entire region and ensure no disruption occurs.”
Officials said the restriction is intended to avoid adding additional strain to the system while repairs are made.
“We are asking everyone in our service area to work together to support the region’s drinking water system by taking steps to limit any unnecessary strain while DPW works to bring the Cromwell Water Pumping station back online,” said DPW interim director Richard J. Luna. “Currently, there is plenty of water to meet our needs, and DPW is working with state and county partners to quickly address the necessary system repairs.”
Officials said suggested steps to reduce usage include:
- Avoiding watering lawns and gardens
- Avoiding washing cars and other vehicles
- Avoiding washing outdoor surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, and patios
- Not letting the faucet flow unnecessarily while brushing your teeth or shaving
- Using the proper water level or load size selection on the washing machine
- Running the dishwasher only when full and avoid pre-rinsing dishes
- Running full loads of laundry, versus smaller loads
- Repair or replace leaking hoses and sprinklers
They also emphasized that the restriction does not include any need to limit normal usage for drinking, cooking or cleaning.
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