Come out to celebrate the Baltimore region’s drinking water system at Dam Jam 2018! Take a tour of the historic Montebello Water Filtration Plant for an up-close look at how we get your drinking water ready for your tap.  The Dam Jam celebration takes place on Saturday, Aug 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at beautiful Lake Montebello.

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust to improve communities, reduce runoff, and enhance local natural resources. These projects can include green spaces, parks, tree canopies, and water bodies.

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will be closed Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Trash and recycling WILL NOT BE COLLECTED on Wednesday, July 4. The make-up day for trash and recycling will be Saturday, July 7.

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is required by State and Federal laws to periodically test our drinking water for lead and copper residue. Baltimore initially was required to monitor at least 100 different taps once every year. Because the City’s water quality consistently exceeds the set standards, our lead and copper sampling frequency was reduced to 50 homes every three years.