Growth Threatens Water Supplies

New Maryland real estate developments are straining water-supply networks and could lead to chronic shortages and water-use restrictions.

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February 15, 2006, 5:00 AM PST

By David Gest

"Who would have thought somebody living in Maryland, where it's rainy, would have a problem with water?" asked a local mayor beset by the problem.

"...in more and more places around Maryland, water is becoming a problem -- or at least a nagging worry.

Mount Airy and two other growing towns in Carroll and Frederick counties have been forced to curtail development -- either voluntarily or under orders from the state -- because their growth was outstripping water supplies."

FULL STORY: Running dry?

Sunday, February 5, 2006 in The Baltimore Sun

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