Power, Water, Internet and Gas Outages in Maryland
2024 was a good year for the Maryland grid: 118 minutes without power per customer, against a 2019–2023 average of 163.
Outage Categories
Power Outages
118 minutes without power per customer in 2024 (US 611). Storm outages peak in February.
Natural Gas Outages
43.1% of homes heat with utility gas. Residential price $16.14 per Mcf.
Internet Outages
92.4% of households have broadband; fiber reaches 63.6%.
Water Service Outages
464 community water systems; 35% had a health-based violation since 2015.
| Measure | Maryland | US | Rank of 50 (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes without power per customer, 2024 | 118 | 611 | 7th (fewest = 1st) |
| Power interruptions per customer, 2024 | 0.82 | ||
| Households with broadband | 92.4% | 91% | 9th |
| Homes and businesses with fiber available | 63.6% | 55.9% | 19th |
| Community water systems | 464 | ||
| Water systems with a health-based violation since 2015 | 35% | ||
| Homes heated with utility gas | 43.1% | 46.5% | 27th |
| Residential gas price (per Mcf, 2024) | $16.14 | $14.50 | 20th (priciest = 1st) |
| NOAA storm reports, 2015–2026 | 10,721 |
Source: EIA, Census ACS 2020–2024, FCC, EPA SDWIS, NOAA.
Providers we list for Maryland
- Power Outages BGE, Potomac Edison, Pepco
- Natural Gas Outages Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), Washington Gas
- Internet Outages Verizon Fios, Xfinity
- Water Service Outages Baltimore City Department of Public Works, City of Frederick Department of Public Works, WSSC Water, City of Rockville Water
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