On March 14, 2023 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals have been in use since the 1940s in a variety of industry and consumer products such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing and firefighting foam. EPA is accepting public comments for the proposed regulations and, based on those comments, will finalize the regulations. Water utilities, such as the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW), will have 3 years to comply with the regulations.

"While there is still work to be done, we are pleased to report that Synagro Technologies Inc. is conducting repairs to their centrifuge machines – devices used in waste processing to separate solids from liquids – and have begun testing the systems for their centrifuge odor control mechanisms."

Mayor Scott Joins DPW, DGS, BCRP, DOT and DHR to Announce Bonus for CDL Drivers: CDL Drivers will be eligible for $10,000 hiring and retention bonus effective immediately

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell have  announced a new strategy, the DPW Unbundling Initiative that will mentor Baltimore-based diverse and small businesses and prepare them to compete on their own as general or prime contractors.