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Baltimore Water Rates to Rise 9%: System Leaks 20% of Water Per Day!!! (WBALTV)

(June 3, 2009, WBALTV Channel 11)
The Baltimore City Board of Estimates voted Wednesday on a 9 percent increase to water and sewer rates, meaning the average family of four will pay about $72 more per year.
The system leaks 20 percent of its water each day, which is enough to fill the World Trade Center in [...]

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Crumbling Water Infrastructure in Baltimore: All Municipal Buildings and Some Business Closed after Water Main Break (WJZ)

(April 29, 2009, WJZ)
The effects of a destructive water main break in downtown Baltimore are still being felt Wednesday morning.
Mary Bubala reports many businesses were forced to close because of the rushing water Tuesday. However, Wednesday all government buildings will be open along with most local restaurants and attractions.
But many roads will remain closed. Lombard Street, the [...]

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