Recent News

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Feb 2nd, 2018

People’s Community Lutheran Church
Watershed Restoration Project
6210 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore City, Maryland

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Feb 1st, 2018

Hebrew Orphan Asylum
2700 Rayner Avenue
Baltimore City, Maryland 21216

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Jan 24th, 2018

Stormwater Management Improvements at
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
1876 Mansion House Dr.

DPW Walks Public Through Plan to Eliminate Sewer Overflows

Jan 24th, 2018

At the first Annual Meeting to inform the public about the City’s progress under the Modified Consent Decree, Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., assured community members that DPW is committed to eliminating sewer overflows.

 

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. 

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