Public Works rushing generators to sites; residents in affected areas asked to conserve water

At around 2 p.m. today, Department of Public Works pumping stations in Pikesville, Cromwell, Guilford and Towson suffered electric outages. Power has been restored to two pumping stations in Guilford and Cromwell. An electric arc sparked a fire on a power line coming into the station at Pikesville. A generator is being activated that location so power can be restored.

BGE is working to restore power to the Towson pumping station and some service is being restored. Residents in Guilford, Roland Park and Govans should see water coming back. This rash of outages are due to extremely high winds interrupting power that are affecting the area today.

Residents in the area from Northern Parkway north and west to Reisterstown and Glyndon are being asked to voluntary conserve water use until full service can be restored. This includes Towson, Pikesville, Reisterstown, Glyndon, Owings Mills and surrounding communities.

Residents in the affected area:

• Should not use dishwashers and washing machines.
• Should delay taking showers.
• Should not let water run unnecessarily.

To report water main breaks/leaks Baltimore City residents should call 311. Baltimore County residents should call 410-396-5352.