Cromwell Pump Station Update
Baltimore City Department of Public Works Interim Director Richard J. Luna is pleased to report that the City's water system continues to perform well as DPW works to restore operations at the Cromwell Pumping Station. A fire at the station, which occurred Thursday, July 13, caused the facility to lose electricity and heavily damaged equipment in the station.
This week, DPW staff and contractors placed a pump back in operation, which is moving 15 million gallons of water through the system and brings the station into partial operation. Since the fire, electricity has been restored at the facility and valve, motor and control system repairs have been completed.
Next week, DPW will continue to assess the performance of the water system and evaluate lifting the Voluntary Water Restriction Notice now that the pump station has resumed partial operations. Until then, the Voluntary Water Restriction Notice remains in effect for Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County.
Interim Director Luna thanks area residents and businesses for their ongoing cooperation and water conservation efforts as DPW works to restore operations at the Cromwell Pumping Station
 This week, both of the station's motors were repaired and returned to the Cromwell Pumping Station. A crane placed them back into their locations.
Hydrant Flushing to Resume
To ensure water quality, DPW will resume fire hydrant flushing in Baltimore City and County. All hydrant flushing activities will be closely monitored. DPW temporarily paused hydrant flushing to conserve water after issuing the Voluntary Water Restriction Notice following the July 13 fire at the Cromwell Pumping Station. Regular hydrant flushing improves overall water quality and helps DPW maintain compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit.
Voluntary Water Restriction Notice
Remains in Effect
Residents and businesses are urged to continue adhering to the Voluntary Water Restriction Notice to reduce their excessive water usage. This system-wide voluntary water conservation request remains in effect for Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County.
Important note: the current request for ‘Voluntary Water Restriction’ does not include any need to limit normal water usage for drinking, cooking, or cleaning.
We're Getting the Word Out About Water Conservation!
DPW's Office of Strategic Alliances is leading the Department's community engagement and outreach to encourage residents to limit excessive water use. This week, DPW's summer youth workers joined in this outreach effort. They delivered flyers and door hangers with water conservation tips to Baltimore City residents. In addition, flyers with water conservation information are being included in outgoing water bills to Baltimore City residents.
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