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Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted
Baltimore County Boil Water Advisory Officially Lifted Baltimore City's boil water advisory has officially been lifted, authorities say. The water in Southwestern Baltimore County has been deemed safe to drink after testing confirmed that E.coli was confirmed to not be in the County's water supply, tweeted Baltimore County Government officials. "Tap water in Baltimore County is safe to drink and precautionary boiling is not necessary", continued officials. E.coli bacteria was found present in a part of West Baltimore and a precautionary advisory was issued for areas just outside of the city. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that he "re…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner
Baltimore Mayor 'Regrets' Not Telling Public About E.Coli Contamination Sooner Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced in a press conference that he "regrets" not informing the public sooner about the E.coli contamination in residents' water supply after he was made aware of it over the weekend, reports Fox Baltimore. Baltimore City Council members have criticized the handling of the situation that has resulted in a Boil Water Advisory across parts of the city, questioning why officials waited until Monday to issue the notice. Mayor Scott said that the decision to postpone the advisory was due to waiting for results of a "second test" to confirm the E.coli contaminatio…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Baltimore Area Boil Water Advisory: What We Know So Far Baltimore Area Boil Water Advisory: What We Know So Far
Baltimore Area Boil Water Advisory: What We Know So Far Several locations will be handing out water in Baltimore County as the boil water advisory continues, officials say. Three locations that will be distributing water to residents beginning at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Sept 7 include:   1401 W. Lafayette Avenue, Harlem Park Elementary/Middle School 3301 Waterview Avenue, Middle Branch Park 500 3rd Avenue, Landsdowne Library The boil water advisory was issued after E.coli was found in the area water supply.  A map to check if your area is under the advisory can be accessed here The CDC recommends doing the following for consumab…

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts Of Montgomery County Due To Water Main Break A Boil Water Advisory has been issued in the Montgomery County area after a water main break, officials say. WSSC Water issued the advisory after a break on a 12-inch pipe that runs along MacArthur Boulevard in the Cabin John/Glen Echo area, Thursday, Aug. 11. The advisory will affect around 2,200 customers in the affected area. Officials suggest that customers should bring their water to a rolling boil for one full minute before cooling it. Officials are urging customers to practice this before utilizing water for the following activities: Drinking  Brushing Teeth Washing produce/…

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by Annie DeVoe