Recent News

DPW Environmental Police Urge Public to Avoid Icy Reservoirs

Jan 19th, 2018

Reservoir visitors are urged to be safe when standing or walking near the reservoirs, especially during snow and ice conditions. The Environmental Police warn that during icy conditions, iced-over bodies of water may look safe, but could be a tragedy waiting to happen. Reservoirs have fluctuating water levels, making any ice covering them unstable and dangerous.

DPW Reports Sanitary Sewer Overflow

Jan 19th, 2018

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works estimates that over 10,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed into the Jones Falls beginning Wednesday, January 17 ending after 1:00 p.m. today, January 19.  The cause of this overflow is being determined.

First Annual Meeting on Sanitary Consent Decree: Tuesday, Jan. 23

Jan 18th, 2018

At its first annual public meeting to discuss the City’s Modified Consent Decree for the sewer collection system, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will provide citizens with an opportunity to speak with the experts working to eliminate sewer overflows. The meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, at the Maryland Department of the Environment headquarters, 1800 Washington Blvd. in Baltimore.

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Jan 16th, 2018

The City of Baltimore Department of Public Works is accepting public review and comments on this project’s application for a qualitative control and quantitative control waivers.

City Holiday Reminder Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 15

Jan 10th, 2018

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a City holiday. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ (DPW) offices and yards will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018.  Trash and recycling collections do NOT occur on Mondays. NO bulk trash collections are scheduled.

Warming Temperatures Mean Reduction of Main Breaks BUT - More Winter to Come!

Jan 9th, 2018

This week will see an increase in daytime temperatures in our region which means that the BIG FREEZE is ending. Water service lines and meters will slowly thaw, and with the gradual warm-up, water main breaks should return to seasonal norms. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works, and our contractors, are making rapid progress in repairing broken mains and addressing related issues such as leaking valves and frozen meters. 

More Than 900 No-Water Complaints; Don't Be a Returning Customer

Jan 8th, 2018

Have you had frozen water lines in the past? If so, then the Baltimore City Department of Public Works asks you to pay special attention to the following list of ways to prevent this from happening again. At the current time the Baltimore City water system has received over 900 reports of water outages.

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DPW Launches Interactive Map Identifying Water Main Repairs

Jan 5th, 2018

To help citizens stay informed, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has added to its website an interactive map that provides information on active water main repair work. The web-based map provides timely information on active water main repair activity that DPW is conducting in Baltimore City and County. 

Protect Your Pipes Against Sub-Freezing Temperatures

Jan 4th, 2018

Baltimore was spared a full blast from the “Bomb Cyclone,” but overnight low temperatures are expected to dip into single digits for the next few days. As crews from the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) continue to fix a rash of water main breaks, it is urging its water customers in Baltimore County as well as the City to take some simple steps to protect their own water lines from freezing.

DPW Adds More Crews to Respond to Water Main Breaks

Jan 2nd, 2018

Due to the near record-setting cold temperatures gripping the region, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is experiencing an increase in the number of water main breaks throughout Baltimore City and County, with nearly three dozen water main breaks occurring over the last several days.

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