MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 23, 2002

PUMP TEST TO BE CONDUCTED ON

FREDERICKTOWN VILLAGE PARK WELL

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that the City of Frederick will be conducting a 72-hour pump test on a well that is being drilled in Fredericktown Village Park beginning early next week. The pump test is required by the Maryland Department of the Environment.

We apologize for any inconvenience which h this may cause.

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