Recent News

DPW Releases Proposed Rules Guiding the Implementation of the Water Affordability Law

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has released proposed rules and regulations to facilitate the implementation of the Water Accountability and Equity Act. These draft regulations address customer service and support for water, wastewater, and storm water billing.

TODAY: Heavy Rains Expected to Arrive in the Baltimore Area Keep Storm Drains Clear, Bag and Secure Debris

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark asks residents to stay alert as heavy rain  and strong winds are expected to hit the Baltimore area today, Thursday, April 30. The National Weather Service forecasts periods of moderate to heavy rain through this afternoon. Heavy rain may lead to minor flooding.

TOMORROW: Heavy Rains Predicted to Hit Baltimore Area Keep Storm Drains Clear, Bag and Secure Debris

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark asks residents to stay alert as heavy rain is expected to hit the Baltimore area tomorrow, Thursday, April 30. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore-Washington region starting at 4 a.m. Thursday and continuing through 10 p.m., with wind gusts as high as 29 mph.  

Event Cancelled: Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day

DPW's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drop-off event, originally scheduled to be held on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Future Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drop-off days have been suspended until further notice.

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

W. Pratt St. Apartments
725 W. PRATT ST.
Baltimore City, Maryland

COMING SOON: 2019 Water Quality Report

Starting this May, the 2019 Water Quality Report will be available online for Baltimore City and County residents to review. This year’s release of the Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, will mark the third year that the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has used electronic delivery to distribute its Water Quality Report. 

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

BGE Key Crossing Reliability Initiative
Hawkins and Sollers Point
Baltimore City and County, Maryland

Department of Public Works Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

The 1960s were a transformative period of societal awakening in America. It was the era of Civil Rights activism, anti-war demonstrations, and numerous societal liberation actions. It was also the awakening of environmental movements worldwide. In 1969, Earth Day was born, from the collaboration of a Harvard graduate student and a U.S. Senator.

Earth DayDenis HayesSenator Gaylord Nelson

New Emergency COVID-19 Discount Program, Unemployed Account Holders Can Apply Beginning May 8

Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that water billing will resume on Friday, May 8, 2020, and he also announced the new Emergency COVID-19 Discount. Water billing in Baltimore City has been delayed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Preparing Your Building for Reopening

Balltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark reminds owners of vacated or closed businesses and/or large buildings to check their water systems in preparation for future "reopening."

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