Water Supply Maintained, Water Pressure Back to Normal Annapolis (October 19, 2003) - Anne Arundel County Executive Janet S. Owens lifted mandatory water restrictions today for portions of the County previously affected by a City of Baltimore water main break. The County Executive lifted the measure after City of Baltimore Department of Public Works (DPW) crews isolated the problem and restored water flow to the northwest corridor of the County. "I am extremely pleased to announce that the mandatory water restrictions are no longer needed," Ms. Owens said. "We need to thank the citizens and businesses of Anne Arundel County, the Mayor's Office in the City of Baltimore and their DPW crews, as well as our staff. We all worked around the clock to restore normal water service as quickly as possible to our citizens in the northern and western portions of our County. Once, the City isolated the problem, we all breathed a huge sigh of relief." City of Baltimore DPW crews originally believed that a 54" water main feeding parts of the County had broken. After digging 25 feet to the affected pipe, it was determined that a connecting 12" main was the actual damaged pipe. The water leak was repaired and water service was restored after that area was isolated. Friday, in an effort to preserve the County's water supply, the County Executive signed an executive order prohibiting outdoor water use and restricting indoor use for customers living and working in zip codes 21076, 20724, 21144, 20794, 21225, 21090, 21240, 20701 and 21077. Water restrictions were necessary to reduce the potential for a loss of water service. Customers may temporarily experience discolored water on Sunday. If the problem persists, citizens may call the County DPW Utilities Emergency Services office at 410-222-8400. This phone number is staffed 24 hour per day, seven day-a-week. Customers with any other questions or concerns may to contact DPW Customer Relations staff during working hours at 410-222-7582. | 
