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Baltimore and Montgomery County, MD (2009-10-01) The water main break that flooded much of Dundalk two weeks ago, washing out a commuter artery and stranding dozens, is the latest example of the problems outlined in "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight and Out of Mind." In the last installment of this special report, WYPR's Joel McCord examines potential solutions.

Infrastructure-Overview

Baltimore, MD (2009-09-02) Water mains break on a regular basis, sewer pipes leak, pumping stations overflow and powerful downpours overwhelm storm drain systems. These are all symptoms of a disaster waiting to happen. WYPR's Joel McCord begins a special series on Maryland's crumbling infrastructure: "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight, Out of Mind.

The Forgotten Infrastructure - Protecting the Bay

Baltimore and Montgomery County, MD (2009-09-24) While municipalities and public works agencies throughout Maryland struggle to repair crumbling water mains and stop sewage spills, they face another rapidly growing infrastructure problem. In this installment of "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight and Out of Mind," WYPR's Joel McCord delves into the storm drains.

Sewer Problems Overwhelm City and State Maintenance Officials

Maryland and Washington, DC (2009-09-17) From Baltimore to Cumberland, from the Washington suburbs to Cambridge, sewer system operators are under state and federal orders to stop the spills that have damaged Chesapeake Bay tributaries over the years. But the costs are overwhelming. In this installment of "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight and Out of Mind," WYPR's Joel McCord looks at how those operators are coping.

Aging Pipes Hamper Water Delivery

Maryland and Washington, DC (2009-09-10) Thousands of miles of pipes carry drinking water to millions of customers in metropolitan Baltimore and Washington. But the pipes are as much as a century old, many of them have been poorly maintained and no one notices until one bursts. In the second installment of "Drip, Drip, Drip: The Crisis That's Out of Sight, Out of Mind," WYPR's Joel McCord examines the problems with our water supply system.