DPW Water Main Replacement Program Details
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A program to replace or rehabilitate many of the City’s aging water mains is presently underway in Canton. The City is committed to renewing its aging infrastructure, which includes water mains that are nearly 100 years old.
Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) supplies drinking water to 1.8 million residents in the Metropolitan Area which encompasses 3,800 miles of water mains, 67,500 valves, and 23,000 fire hydrants. DPW is responsible for maintaining the 1,500 miles of water mains located within city limits. The City is committed to renewing its aging infrastructure, which includes water mains that are nearly 100 years old. A program to replace or rehabilitate many of the City’s aging water mains is presently underway in Canton.
Project Purpose
Improve water flows and water quality
Reduce water service disruptions and costly repairs
Minimize water main breaks
Minimize street closures
Project Activities
1.08 miles of Water Main Rehabilitation
4.96 miles of Water Main Replacement
Installation or Replacement of 158 Valve
Installation or Replacement of 34 fire hydrants
Did you know?
Home warranty companies such as HomeServe USA and others offer their members the opportunity to affordably cover and complete exterior water and sewer line repairs on the homeowner’s side of the property line. Team up with the home warranty company of your choice as DPW water main system upgrades are being made. DPW is not responsible for upgrades or repairs to lines on the private property. Typically, homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover repairs to exterior or underground water lines.
Financial assistance for exterior line repairs may be available through HomeServe USA or other warranty companies for qualifying homeowners. To learn more about HomeServe USA, visit www.BaltimoreServiceRepairs.com or call 1-855-807-6631 or contact your home warranty provider. (Homeowners are encouraged to check with their insurance companies and explore options when considering optional private service line protection plans.)
Construction Project Supervisor: Christopher Munroe Dr.
Email: Christopher.Munroe@Baltimorecity.gov
Mobile: 802-598-1155 410-845-0143
Publicworks.baltimorecity.gov
NOTE: Information courtesy of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works.
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