WORCESTER COUNTY, Md.— Worcester County officials have announced a temporary water outage affecting a portion of Ocean Pines on Wednesday morning as crews work to repair a water leak. The outage will occur from 9 a.m. until approximately noon near Ocean Parkway, directly impacting about 65 homes in the area. The affected zone covers residences between the intersection of Newport Drive and Ocean Parkway and extends to the intersection of Newport Drive and Seabreeze Road. This includes all homes along Bimini Lane. County authorities emphasized that this service disruption is necessary to promptly address the leak and maintain the integrity of the water system.
Residents are advised to prepare for the outage during the stated hours and to take necessary measures such as storing water for essential use. Following the completion of the repair work, officials warn that brown or discolored water may appear temporarily. This is a normal result of the disturbance in the pipes, and residents should run their taps for several minutes to clear the water system and restore normal flow and color. Worcester County’s Department of Public Works continues to coordinate the repair efforts and encourages affected residents to stay informed through official channels for any updates or extended impacts. This proactive maintenance effort reflects the county’s commitment to maintaining reliable water service in the Ocean Pines community.
This outage is part of ongoing infrastructure upkeep designed to safeguard water quality and supply for Worcester County residents.
