Recent News

Statement on Sinkhole at Montebello I Water Treatment Plant

Nov 10th, 2022

Yesterday, DPW crews discovered a sinkhole on the Montebello I Water Treatment Plant property. The sinkhole resulted from a compromised 108” stormwater main installed in the 1880s, which exposed an 84” water main. DPW is coordinating with our state and local partners to stabilize the site swiftly so that the pipes can be secured, the sinkhole backfilled, and water service maintained for our valued customers.”

PUBLIC NOTICE: Rehabilitation of Vernon Pumping Station

Nov 9th, 2022

Rehabilitation of Vernon Pumping Station
901 Wyman Park
Baltimore City, Maryland

PUBLIC NOTICE: FMC Baltimore Inactive Disposal Area Cover System

Nov 4th, 2022

1735 East Patapsco Avenue (Previously 1600 East Patapsco Ave),
 Baltimore City, Maryland 21226

DPW Offices, Sanitation Yards Closed: Election Day - Tuesday, November 8 Veterans Day - Friday, November 11

Nov 2nd, 2022

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Jason W. Mitchell, Ed.D., reminds residents that Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, and Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, are City holidays. DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED.

New Winter Hours for the Quarantine Road Landfill, Convenience Center  Open 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Starting November

Nov 2nd, 2022

Today, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced new winter hours for the Quarantine Road Landfill and Residential Drop-off Center to better support facility maintenance and operations during the shorter daylight hours that come with the end of Daylight Savings.

PUBLIC NOTICE: 1101 – 1117 Church St. Affordable Housing Townhomes

Oct 26th, 2022

1101 – 1117 Church St.
Baltimore City, Maryland

City Applies Mayor’s Water Bill Discount Starting This Week

Oct 25th, 2022

 Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that starting this week, City residents will begin to see a 25 percent discount reflected on their water bills. Mayor Scott first announced the discount following the City’s boil water advisory in early September to compensate residents for being without water and to help cover increased usage costs during the flushing process.

Stormwater Management Qualitative Control Waiver

Oct 21st, 2022

Stormwater Management Qualitative Control Waiver
4800 Park Heights Redevelopment
– Public Infrastructure and Senior Housing

Application for Variance, Quantitative Control Waiver, and Qualitative Control Waiver from strict adherence to Stormwater Management requirements

Oct 19th, 2022

League for People with Disabilities
Satellite Parking Lot
1207 & 1209 E 43rd St & 1204 Springfield Ave
Baltimore City, Maryland 21239

DPW Issues Statement: Continued Compliance at Back River Extension of Consent Order, Reimbursement Agreement

Oct 18th, 2022

The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (Back River) has been in compliance with effluent permit levels for four consecutive months. The extension of the Consent Order and Reimbursement Agreement between the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and the City will allow Maryland Environmental Service (MES) to perform the projects and services necessary to ensure continued compliance at Back River

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