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Metro Heights - Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Metro Heights
2700-2722 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore City, Maryland

Sanitary Sewer Overflows Stopped

During the evening of Nov. 22, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) bypassed a sanitary sewer overflow in the 2400 block of Talbot Road in Windsor Hills.  It is estimated that a break on a century-old sewer main released a total of 10,634 gallons of wastewater/stormwater. 

DPW Director Joins National Association of Clean Water Agencies Board of Directors

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Rudy S. Chow, P.E., has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). NACWA is a nationally-recognized leader in both legislative and regulatory clean water advocacy, and a top technical resource in water quality, water management and ecosystem protection. 

 

Sanitary Sewer Overflow Reported

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has responded to a sanitary sewer overflow in the 2400 block of Talbot Road in Windsor Hills.

DPW Celebrates 2016 Water Mentoring Program Participants

Faced with the impending retirement of hundreds of seasoned workers and a shortage of trained newcomers, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is producing its own next generation of water industry employees. 

Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 24, 2016 - DPW Offices and Yards Closed

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds everyone that Thanksgiving Day is a City holiday. Department of Public Works offices and yards will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 24, 2016 

Application for Qualitative and Redevelopment Waiver - Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House
1 Aisquith Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

DPW Customer Walk-In Center Moves to First Floor of Municipal Building

Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., has announced that the agency's Customer Support and Services Walk-In Center has moved to the lobby level of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, in Room 8. The Abel Wolman Municipal Building is located at 200 Holliday Street, next to City Hall.

DPW Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has released its Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report, highlighting the department’s efforts to support cleaner neighborhoods.

DPW Collects Nearly 500 Pounds of Oyster Shells Free Oyster Shell Recycling Offered Year-Around

Oyster shell recycling is off to a bountiful start at the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)!  Some 482 pounds of oyster shells — 3,500 shells, or just under seven bushels – have been recollected at the Sisson Street convenience center since DPW started offering oyster shell recycling nearly six months ago.

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