From The Banner · Tim Prudente · · 50s
Baltimore Drank Susquehanna River Water
Baltimore’s water crisis forces temporary switch to Susquehanna River supply.
In brief
Baltimore’s water crisis forces temporary switch to Susquehanna River supply. Baltimore now pumps Susquehanna River water to 350,000 households after reservoirs dried up. Originally reported by The Banner.
Baltimore’s water crisis
Baltimore’s reservoirs dried up during a hot dry summer.
Switching to river water
Pumps now draw water from Susquehanna River for 350,000 households.
River water delivery
Water flows through a 37-mile tunnel to Baltimore filtration plants.
Water quality concerns
Residents report yellowy brown water with sediment during 1999 drought.
Blended water solution
City mixes river water with reservoir water at 20-40% ratio for quality.
Cost of river water
City must pay Constellation Energy for water withdrawal but no charge expected.
What to remember
Baltimore now pumps Susquehanna River water to 350,000 households after reservoirs dried up.
