Baltimore Tests Emergency River Water Line | Baltimore News

Baltimore’s DPW is reviving a 20-year-old emergency water line from the Susquehanna River to test its readiness amid a severe drought — flushing out decades of debris while preparing pumps and pipes for potential use. Water travels from Cecil County, through a surge tower, to a wash lake near the Montebello Filtration Plant, but it’s strictly for testing, not drinking. With reservoirs at emergency lows, officials urge residents to cut back on non-essential water use, while monitoring Loch Raven, Liberty, and Pretty Boy to keep them full — using the river as a last-resort backup. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02e0a7c4fe5a4893