Patapsco River Reservoir

Patapsco River Reservoir is a 6.4 billion-gallon capacity reservoir located in Maryland. It is managed by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works and serves as the primary source of drinking water for Baltimore City and the surrounding areas. The reservoir is formed by the construction of the Bloede Dam on the Patapsco River, which was completed in 1907. In recent years, the reservoir has faced challenges related to water quality, including contamination by agricultural and urban runoff. There have been ongoing efforts to address these issues and protect the drinking water supply, including improving farming and land-use practices and implementing pollution reduction measures