How Long Has Baltimore Had Steam Pipelines?

BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Miles of steam pipes are still working beneath Baltimore streets as investigators try to pinpoint what caused one section of the 30-year-old system to explode Tuesday afternoon.
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Beneath Baltimore’s busy streets lies a hidden labyrinth of pipes that pushes steam and hot water to the City’s office buildings.
It’s a complex process that meets basic needs of the City.
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