// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 💧 Water Treatment Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Baltimore City Department of Public Works |
| Host County | Baltimore City MD |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Baltimore City Water System serves 1.8 million residents drawing from the Patuxent River and Gunpowder River reservoirs. Baltimore has experienced significant water main breaks from aging infrastructure including a major 2020 water main break that disrupted service. The 2019 ransomware attack on Baltimore city government affected multiple departments demonstrating cyberattack vulnerability. Chesapeake Bay watershed contamination creates ongoing water quality concerns.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Baltimore with 585,000 city residents and 1.8 million metro customers. Aging infrastructure causes frequent major water main breaks. The 2019 Baltimore ransomware attack demonstrated cyberattack vulnerability. Chesapeake Bay watershed runoff creates ongoing water quality challenges.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-95, I-83, Patuxent River, Gunpowder River. Baltimore City Emergency Management coordinates aging infrastructure cyberattack and contamination water protocols.