Water Supply

For Naval Academy plebes, a grueling end to the year

2013-05-14 16:00:00

The wake-up call came at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, but Midshipman Alberto Salabarria was ready well before then. Anticipating a grueling, thrilling, muddy day of Sea Trials at the Naval Academy, Salabarria and some of his classmates couldn't wait....

Aberdeen Proving Ground to get new water tank, with Aberdeen's help

2013-05-14 03:15:00

The Army is moving forward with converting an old building on the Aberdeen Proving Ground into a water source to provide 3 million gallons of water daily, Aberdeen city manager Doug Miller said. The post has one, 500,000-gallon water tank, which has...

Toxic waste in Severn wells investigated

2013-04-30 19:57:29

Groundwater contamination from toxic waste dumped decades ago at a nearby factory in the Severn area has prompted widespread testing of residential wells and put eight homes on bottled water, state officials said. The eight households have been...

Prettyboy Reservoir Day on April 27 celebrates region's liquid asset

2013-04-26 17:50:00

Since the 1930s, warm weather and sunshine is a signal for many in Carroll and Baltimore counties to venture outdoors for biking, hiking fishing and boating trips in the Gunpowder River and Prettyboy watershed in the Hereford area. Spring has arrived...

Havre de Grace election coming up features two running for mayor, five for three city council seats

2013-04-26 11:49:00

With Havre de Grace's election just around the corner, on May 7, voters will get the chance to cast ballots for one of two mayoral candidates and three of five running for city council. Mayor Wayne Dougherty, who is seeking a fourth term, is...

Synagro Technologies' bankruptcy will bring jobs to Baltimore

2013-04-24 17:16:09

A Wednesday bankruptcy filing by Synagro Technologies Inc. means growth and new jobs for the Baltimore area as the waste recycler consolidates its headquarters in White Marsh. The Carlyle Group LP-owned company, which had been co-headquartered in...

Maple Lawn South proposed zoning draws ire of residents

2013-04-23 03:30:00

Gene Iager can talk for hours about his family's history of farming in Fulton, which began in 1839, when his great-great-grandfather Henry R. Iager purchased the original 108-acre site for $225. But while Iager, 66, speaks fondly of his family's...

Water line work near Aberdeen to cause Loflin Road, Route 7 detours

2013-04-22 06:09:00

Beginning today (Monday, April 22) the Maryland State Highway Administration said it will temporarily close Loflin Road at Route 7 (Old Philadelphia Road) near Aberdeen to relocate a Harford County water line under Route 7, a project that will take...

County announces water line replacements in Towson

2013-04-11 07:57:00

Baltimore County Public Works announced Thursday that work will begin on or around Monday, April 15 to replace 2,700 feet of water lines on York Road in Towson between the Beltway and Washington Avenue. The work, which Public Works Spokesman David...

Aberdeen could raise water, sewer, trash rates for 2014

2013-04-11 05:35:00

Aberdeen residents could see some increases in their bills for 2014, although property taxes will probably stay the same, city manager Doug Miller told the city council during a Monday work session. He said he hoped to have the city budget ready for...

Councilman failed to provide context on storm water fee [Letter]

2013-04-04 05:52:57

In Councilman David Marks' recent newsletter, he presented "facts" regarding Baltimore County's proposal to levy a storm water fee on properties throughout the county. However, he failed to provide any context. The federal government is requiring the...

Water restrictions in place for all WSSC customers after break in Chevy Chase

2013-03-19 08:37:00

After a break in a 54-inch water transmission main in Chevy Chase Monday night, WSSC officials this morning placed a mandatory restriction on water use that affects all customers — residential and businesses — in Prince George's and Montgomery...

Lincoln County school maintenance worker Mike Carrier operates the miniature water treatment plant at Hustonville Elementary School. The school has to use the decades-old plant because there is no sewer service available in the area.

2013-04-24 10:35:00

Water tower on East Playfield Drive in Crestwood.

2013-04-11 12:56:01

Water Tower Place by Rocco Buttliere.

2013-04-09 08:06:00