About 69% of housing units in Baltimore, MD (203,311 of 293,555) were built before 1960, the era of galvanized steel supply lines and cast iron drains.
About 88% of housing units in Baltimore, MD (258,544 of 293,555) were built before 1980, the period when asbestos-containing materials and lead paint were still in use.
About 9% of housing units in Baltimore, MD (25,232 of 293,555) were built in the 1960s, overlapping the years aluminium branch wiring was installed.
About 10% of housing units in Baltimore, MD (30,001 of 293,555) were built in the 1970s and 1980s, overlapping the years polybutylene supply piping was commonly installed.
In public discussions, residents emphasize that if you experience a backup, call 311 and ask for the Sewage Onsite Support (SOS) program to document municipal involvement while private extraction proceeds.
Homeowners often describe how Baltimore City has started a yearlong pilot program to provide free cleanup services to residents when sewage backs up into their homes.
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