Water Issues

Water Outage in Stansbury Estate and Wilson Point neighborhoods

Report Water Main Breaks or Leaks

Although you live in Baltimore County, the authority and responsibility for your water service lies with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. They provide water service to the Metropolitan District area including Baltimore County.  To report water main breaks or leaks call Baltimore City at 410-396-5352.  Their web site provides detailed information about the following topics:

• Water Mains - Repair and Maintenance
• Water Bills
• Water Meters
• Water Pressure Complaints

Water Saving Tips for Homeowners

Do you know how much water you use every day? You'd be surprised!  Before you can start saving water, you have to know how much you're using doing common, everyday activities. Each of us uses fifty gallons of water each day.  Learn how to save with these water conservation tips from Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).

• Beverage Industry
• Restaurants
• Food Processing Facilities
• Health
• Hotels and Motels
• Commercial Buildings
• Golf Courses and Industrial Landscapes
• Laundries and Linen Services
• Schools

Fire Hydrant Use

Use of fire hydrants are restricted to those with permits only.  Special water meters are issued to commercial users. See Bureau of Utilities for program rules and application form.  You may also download a Fire Hydrant Connection Permit form (PDF).

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Revised March 2, 2007