‘Abnormal’ Wall Thinning Found To Be Cause Of Steam Pipe Explosion

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Veolia released their findings into what caused a steam pipe explosion in downtown Baltimore back in June.
The steam pipe explosion happened on Eutaw Street, between Lombard and Pratt Streets.
Veolia determined that “abnormal pipe wall thinning,” cause the explosion, and the existing cast iron pipe have been replaced with ductile carbon steel to prevent wall thinning in the future.
There were several injuries caused by the explosion, along with exten