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Catonsville (Map, News) - Crews from the Baltimore City public works department have been working throughout the day to today repair a burst water main in Catonsville, as more than 500 customers struggle through the 100-degree weather without running water.
A 12-inch water main – one of the larger-sized pipes used in the city’s water system – on the 400 block of Maiden Chance Lane burst at approximately 6 a.m., said department spokesman Kurt Kocher. The cause of the burst is still unknown.
By 3:30 p.m. crews had tried unsuccessfully to stop the hole in the pipe using an incorrectly sized clamp. Officials would work throughout the evening, Kocher said, to plug up the hole using a different sized clamp or by replacing the section of pipe altogether.
Repairs on a 12-inch water main can usually take anywhere from 12 to 24 hours, Kocher said. The city hoped to have running water restored to the area by evening.
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Robin Ficker Broker Robin Realty said:
We have just had the largest water bill increase in 15 years, Metro fare increases,up to 75% electricity bill increases, 14% property tax increases, 10% energy trax increases, up to 52.63% state income tax increases, 20% car tax increases, 20% sales tax increases, 18% corporate tax increases, all while gasoline and milk have gone to $4 a gallon. Any elected official who can't fix some water pipes with all this new money, should find another line of work.
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Frederick & Howard County Users of WSSC said:
Why is the WSSC considering charing us 20 dollars a month when they let residents and businesses tap into our water all the time? Here in the upcounty, we see water tankers by Darling & Daughters, Easterday Well Drilling and others tap into the fire hydrants and fill these trucks all day long. They take the water back into Frederick and other counties, because those counties won't let them fill the trucks where they live. They don't have their businesses registerd in MoCo, they don't pay taxes here, yet we let them tap into our water and pay the same rates as you or I. I'm fed up with this practice! If WSSC wants more money for pipes, start charging these out of county businesses and residences 2 or 3 times the amount we pay. Then use the money for pipes. Why should we be under water restrictions, while Frederick is getting their wells filled and watering their crops with our water. Where is Legget and Knapp on this issue, as they know about it? STOP THIS PRACTICE NOW!!
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Examiner Reader said:
Take the money funding CASA to support illegal aliens who are taking away Maryland taxpayer jobs and use that money to repair the water pipe system . Why is it so HARD , Mr Leggett ?
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Examiner Reader said:
I don't understand language such as northern Mont. County and north of beltway, I wish someone would just list the cities affected by the break. I don't know if I can use my water or not. I live in Silver Spring, MD with 5 small children. Can somebody help me clarify if I can use my water. Signed, New to the County and Directionally challenged
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Examiner Reader said:
WTOP has a map up now that highlights everything affected, and you can zoom in and such. Turns out I'm affected even though I live in PG D= But I also wanted to know if showers are ok or if I should find another shower.
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Examiner Reader said:
WSSC has amap on their website...However, I found it completely useless. Even when you enlarge it you can't see anything. It is the worst map ever. Just assume you should boil the water. That is safest.
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Examiner Reader said:
An actual map of the areas that need to boil and/or conserve water would be helpful. Some people may not know whether or not they are affected.
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Examiner Reader said:
I spoke to a WSSC phone operator and she told me there is a second water main break which is affecting most of Montgomery County - it will be a few more hours before service is restored.
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Examiner Reader said:
I live in Leisure World on Georgia Ave. Many homes and condo apartments have not water and no one can tell us what is being done.
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