20-inch Water Main Break at Patterson and Wabash Cuts 120 Services

Baltimore City Department of Public Works crews responded to a 20-inch water main break at 4163 Patterson Avenue near the Patterson and Wabash intersection, temporarily shutting off approximately 120 water services while emergency repairs were undertaken. The outage affected a mix of homes and businesses in the immediate area and prompted an on-site DPW response.

DPW crews were on scene to assess damage and begin repairs, and the agency said its teams “are working around the clock to make repairs as safely and quickly as possible.” Officials also announced that water would be distributed to affected residents and businesses while crews work, though they did not provide details on distribution locations or schedules in the initial release.

Among the properties named as impacted were Metro Pointe Apartments; Patterson Village Shopping Complex; Home Depot; and Reisterstown Road Plaza. The shutdown affected service connections rather than a confirmed tally of individual residents, so the exact number of people without water was not specified. DPW also cautioned that recent very cold temperatures have contributed to a higher-than-normal number of water main breaks across the city, placing additional strain on repair crews and resources.

Baltimore City residents seeking to report suspected breaks or request assistance were directed to call 311. Customers in Baltimore County service areas were told to call 443-263-2220. The department pointed callers and the public to the city’s interactive Broken Water Main Location and Status Map for ongoing updates about active breaks and repair status.

The break was first reported on February 5, 2026; emergency work continued after that report as crews staged equipment and evaluated the pipe. Officials did not provide an estimated time for full repairs or service restoration in the initial statement, and no boil-water advisory or water-quality alert was announced at the time.

For residents and businesses near Patterson and Wabash, the immediate impact is limited water access and the uncertainty of how long repairs will take. Tenants at Metro Pointe Apartments and shoppers or employees at the named shopping centers should make short-term plans for water-dependent needs and contact building managers for on-site information. City officials said they will update the interactive map and notification channels as repairs progress.

What comes next: the Baltimore City Department of Public Works will continue emergency work and post status updates. Call 311 or 443-263-2220 for assistance, consult the Broken Water Main Location and Status Map for the latest information, and expect follow-up notices from property managers if your building was listed among those impacted.