# Baltimore Drank Susquehanna River Water

> Baltimore’s water crisis forces temporary switch to Susquehanna River supply.
- Title: Baltimore Drank Susquehanna River Water · The Banner
- Summary: Baltimore’s water crisis forces temporary switch to Susquehanna River supply. Baltimore now pumps Susquehanna River water to 350,000 households after…
- Keywords: baltimore, susquehanna river, water supply, reservoirs, drought, public works, municipal water, news, local, Drank, Susquehanna, River
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/susquehanna-river-water-public-works-2WGLTCYXJ5CAHJA322BVVBI7JI
- Author: Tim Prudente
- Published: 2026-10-12T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore, susquehanna river, water supply, reservoirs, drought, public works, municipal water, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore now pumps Susquehanna River water to 350,000 households after reservoirs dried up.