[Chat] Water is off

[Linda Forlifer]

Water started coming out of a crack in the road in front of 3046 Guilford a month ago.  I reported it to 311 (#13-00637664).  It continued to leak and nothing was done; a couple weeks ago it had created a foot-diameter hole in the asphalt; by this week the hole was probably ~2 ft round and the road around it was sinking.  I don't know why the city let it leak for so long and undermine the pavement.  Did anyone else report the leak?

Linda

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From: Chat [mailto:chat-bounces at charlesvillage.info] On Behalf Of Stephen J Gewirtz
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:19 AM
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Subject: Re: [Chat] Water is off

I went outside, and a city crew is working at the other end of the block (near the southwest corner of 31st and Guilford).  They are digging up part of Guilford Ave. I was told we should have our water back in a couple of hours.

I just saw Emil's post on the chat list.  He lives right near where the crew is working, and they clearly are working hard.  It takes a lot of work and money to maintain ancient water mains.

And thanks Emil to for encouraging the fixing of the problem.

Steve

On 9/12/13 12:03 AM, Stephen J Gewirtz wrote:
> At this moment, my house has no city water.  Earlier this evening, I 
> noticed that the water pressure was lower, but the water was still on.  
> Fortunately, we have some bottled water in the basement for 
> emergencies.  Also, earlier this evening, we saw a yellow flashing 
> light outside on what may have been a city water repair truck.
>
> I did call 311.  If you press 3 after a recording tells you that it is 
> after hours, you get someone who is supposed to handle public works 
> emergencies, but she said it could be 24 hours before the water is 
> back on.  I was given a service request number.  She also said it was 
> shift change time, so information may not have been available to her.
>
> I am on the 3000 block of Guilford.  It is too late to see whether 
> others on the block also have no water, so I will ask on these list 
> serves whether anyone else is having the same problem.
>
> One thing I guess we all are aware of is that the water distribution 
> system in Baltimore is ancient, and most of it should be replaced but 
> will not be because of the expense.  At least I am not seeing any 
> flooding outside, but I may go out and take a look.
>
> Steve
>
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