Press Releases

Temporary Limits on Customer Support Transactions as DPW Moves to Monthly Billing

Sep 28th, 2016

 As the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) prepares to transition to monthly water billing, the agency will be temporarily unable to perform some of its customer support functions, during the period from Saturday, October 1, 2016 - Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

Heavy Rains Predicted - Sweep and bag trash and leaves. Keep storm drains open.

Sep 28th, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., today reminds citizens to stay alert to the possible heavy rain predicted to reach the region this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from 6:00 p.m. today until 8:00 a.m. Friday. Widespread rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected, with localized spots potentially getting up to a foot of rain.

DPW Wins “Top Project” Award

Sep 27th, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., today announced that the agency has received a major water industry award at the Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, the largest of its kind in North America. ​

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reported

Sep 13th, 2016

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works estimates that 194,000 gallons of sanitary sewer/rain water was released from a structured overflow at 1901 Falls Road that occurred on the afternoon o

It’s Not Too Early! Sign Up Today For the Mayor’s 2016 Fall Cleanup

Sep 6th, 2016

Baltimore City residents are invited to welcome the arrival of fall by sweeping their neighborhoods free of trash, litter, and soon-to-be falling leaves.

Progress on Centre Street and Mulberry Street Infrastructure Repairs

Sep 6th, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E. today provided an update on the infrastructure repairs on West Centre Street and West Mulberry Street.

Sept. 1 Sanitary Sewer Overflows Reported

Sep 2nd, 2016

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works estimates that 231,500 gallons of sewer water was released from three overflows during the early morning downpour that occurred Thursday, Sept. 1.

Board of Estimates Approves New Water Rate Structure

Aug 31st, 2016

The Baltimore City Board of Estimates approved on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, a new rate structure for City water bills that does away with the minimum billing model, and instead provides a more fair, transparent way of paying for water and sewer service.

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Labor Day Holiday - September 5, 2016 Department of Public Works Offices and Yards Closed

Aug 31st, 2016

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds everyone that Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016, is a City holiday.

Celebrate National Drive Electric Vehicle Week in Druid Hill Park on September 11

Aug 29th, 2016

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will celebrate National Drive Electric Week on Sunday, September 11, 2016, with Electric Drive in the Park at the Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory. The conservatory is in Druid Hill Park at 3100 Swann Drive.  

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