Press Releases

DPW Issues Statement: Continued Compliance at Back River Extension of Consent Order, Reimbursement Agreement

Oct 18th, 2022

The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (Back River) has been in compliance with effluent permit levels for four consecutive months. The extension of the Consent Order and Reimbursement Agreement between the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and the City will allow Maryland Environmental Service (MES) to perform the projects and services necessary to ensure continued compliance at Back River

DPW Offices, Sanitation Yards Closed On Indigenous Peoples' Day, Monday, October 10

Oct 7th, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell reminds residents that Indigenous Peoples' Day, Monday, October 10, 2022, is a City holiday. DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED. Trash and recycling collections are NOT impacted by the holiday closure. Monday is not a scheduled curbside trash or recycling collection day.

Mayor Scott Announces Annual Fall Cleanup  Call 311 Now to Register for the Mayor’s Fall Cleanup

Sep 26th, 2022

Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell announced the Mayor’s Annual Fall Cleanup. Residents are encouraged to organize now and come together to clean and beautify Baltimore’s neighborhoods on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Receives All-Clear to End Boil Water Advisory Testing Confirms Water in Impacted Area is Safe to Consume

Sep 9th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is pleased to announce that Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has received the all-clear from Maryland Department of Environment to fully lift the boil water advisory that has impacted portions of West Baltimore this week. With the action, residents will no longer be advised to boil water before use.

DPW Announces Partial Lift of Boil Water Advisory; Required Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect for a Portion of West Baltimore

Sep 7th, 2022

DPW has lifted the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory immediately for a portion of Baltimore City and the area of concern in Baltimore County. There were several rounds of water quality tests performed by DPW in the areas covered by the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory and all results confirmed that the water is safe to consume.

DPW Issues Boil Water Advisory for Parts of West Baltimore

Sep 5th, 2022

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has issued a Required Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for residents, businesses, and other facilities in portions of West Baltimore, and a precautionary BWA for residents beyond that immediate service area, advising that drinking water is boiled before consumption.

Labor Day Closure, Monday September 5

Sep 1st, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell reminds residents that Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022, is a City holiday. DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED.

Mayor Scott, DPW Update Water Bill Adjustment Policy Providing Relief to City Residents Facing High Water Bills Due to Plumbing Leaks

Aug 29th, 2022

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell have announced updates to DPW’s water bill adjustment policy to assist City residents facing higher than normal water bills due to plumbing leaks that can drive up monthly costs. Starting Sept. 1, 2022, DPW will change how interior water leaks are calculated for City residents and offer more flexible eligibility requirements for bill adjustment requests due to interior and underground leaks.

DPW Launches Logo Design Contest for Upcoming Cleaner, Greener Baltimore Community Engagement Initiative

Aug 10th, 2022

DPW Director Jason W. Mitchell announced a logo design contest for DPW’s upcoming Cleaner, Greener, Beautiful-Baltimore campaign, a new community engagement program that the Department plans to launch in September. The Cleaner, Greener, Beautiful- Baltimore campaign is designed to engage the community in DPW’s work to eliminate illegal dumping and reduce blight all around our City, especially in our streets, storm drains and alleyways.

DPW Dam Jam 2022 is Here!!

Aug 3rd, 2022

It’s official, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is back outside! Dam Jam is coming back! On Saturday, Aug. 13, please join DPW at the beautiful Lake Montebello to celebrate and learn about the Baltimore region’s drinking water system at Dam Jam 2022!  

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