Eldersburg water main ruptures

A water main break yesterday morning left about 35 homes on Emerald Drive in the Merryman Heights subdivision of Eldersburg without water for most of the day.

Work crews from the Carroll County Bureau of Utilities were on the scene before noon but couldn't begin digging until Miss Utility crews marked other utility lines, said Frank Schaeffer, bureau administrator.

Schaeffer said that the break was routine and that he expected water service to be restored by late afternoon.

He said residents might experience some air in their water lines and discoloration for a couple hours once repairs were complete.

Residents can contact the Bureau of Utilities at 410-386-2164.