CONTACT: Susan Harding, Acting Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 1, 2006

SECOND PHASE OF WATERLINE
REPLACEMENT ON WEST PATRICK STREET

Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that Mid-Atlantic Utilities, Inc. will begin the second phase of the waterline replacement on West Patrick Street the week of July 3, 2006. Work in this area will be conducted between the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday. Lane closures on West Patrick Street between Bentz Street and College Avenue will be identified as needed. Please watch for flagging operations in the area. Waterline replacement work is expected to continue in this area until approximately December 1, 2006.

We regret any inconvenience that this may cause in your travels and thank you for your cooperation.