Press Releases

Sewer Overflow Stopped

Feb 9th, 2017

A clogged sewer line led to an overflow of more than 10,000 gallons from a manhole in the rear of the 6300 block of Park Heights Avenue in Baltimore. The overflow was abated today, Thursday, February 9, 2017, when crews from the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) were able to clear the blockage and clean the location.

Learn About the Water Billing Portal

Jan 31st, 2017

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., has announced that during the month of February, DPW staff will be attending 50 community association meetings across Baltimore to discuss the new water billing system portal and how to access its features.

Baltimore Invites Local Food Pantries to Join Clean Drain Campaign

Jan 18th, 2017

The Baltimore Clean Drain Campaign is offering a chance to help Baltimore’s food banks and food pantries feed the hungry, while also taking steps that will help reduce sewer overflows and basement backups.

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DPW in the Community to Explore New Water Billing Website

Jan 13th, 2017

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., announced that beginning Saturday, January 21, DPW will offer personalized trainings to help customers better understand how to use the online Customer Self Service water bill information portal. 

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City Holiday: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 16

Jan 9th, 2017

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds everyone that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 16, 2017, is a City holiday. DPW offices and yards will be CLOSED.

New Year's Holiday Observed

Dec 30th, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds City residents that the New Year’s holiday will be observed Monday, January 2, 2017 .

Temporary Closure of Portion of West Mulberry Street - Sewer Rehabilitation Work

Dec 30th, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., today provided an update on the sewer infrastructure repairs in Mount Vernon.

Routine Sampling Leads to Fix of Leaking Sewer Connection

Dec 30th, 2016

Routine sampling by Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) inspectors in May found a slow seepage of sewer water that was traced to a leaking house connection in the 2900 block of Woodland

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Christmas Tree Mulching and Curbside Collections Begin in January

Dec 28th, 2016

Now that Christmas is over, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas tree into mulch.  DPW will offer tree mulching for Baltimore City

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Christmas and New Year's Holidays Observed

Dec 21st, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds City residents that the Christmas and New Year’s holidays will be observed on Monday, December 26, 2016, and Monday, January 2, 2017 . Department of Public Works’ offices and yards will be CLOSED on those two Mondays.  

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