Posts Tagged ‘Public Works’
Worcester County: Temporary Water Outage in Assateague Point for Valve Installations January 13
Worcester County Public Works will shut off water in the Assateague Point Service Area to install two isolation valves on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In the event of a weather delay, the alternate date will be January 14. Water service for an estimated 523 homes in the surrounding areas…
Read MoreFire Hydrant Flushing Begins in Salisbury Over 2 Weeks
Fall fire hydrant flushing begins today in Salisbury. This process will be spread over two weeks and will help maintain high water quality, strengthens the municipal water system, and ensures fire hydrants remain fully operational and ready when needed. This week, October 5th though 9th – flushing will be done from 7pm and 5am in…
Read MoreTalking Trash: Rehoboth Beach Tweaks Waste Collection, Recycling Services
Rehoboth Beach is making a few changes in how it handles waste pickup and recycling services. The revisions concern the size and model of the container that’s used by residents. Revisions are also being made to the schedule of pick-ups, including for yard waste which will be every other Wednesday. Rehoboth Beach commissioners also said…
Read MoreRehoboth Public Works Cleanup Sludge Overflow
Rehoboth Beach public works officials report that wastewater sludge overflowed from the city’s wastewater treatment facility late Friday night into Saturday morning. The overflow was discovered around 8 Saturday morning – it is the result of the heavy rainfall and ongoing construction at the treatment facility. Officials vacuumed up about 4000 gallons Saturday and applied…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Warns Of Local Phone Scam
A phone scam has been reported in Worcester County, where residents have been getting calls falsely demanding payment for a utility bill or a tax bill. According to Worcester County authorities, the county does not call someone to threaten shut-off of water or sewer service. The scam appears to be an attempt to gain personal…
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