Recent News

DPW Reports Sewer Overflows Related to Rain

Jul 27th, 2018

So far July 2018 is the second wettest month in the history of record-keeping in Baltimore. The continuous rainfall has resulted in tremendous amounts of rainwater entering the City's sewer mains, causing numerous overflows into area streams and the harbor.

Dam Jam at Lake Montebello: Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jul 25th, 2018

Come out to celebrate the Baltimore region’s drinking water system at Dam Jam 2018! Take a tour of the historic Montebello Water Filtration Plant for an up-close look at how we get your drinking water ready for your tap.  The Dam Jam celebration takes place on Saturday, Aug 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at beautiful Lake Montebello.

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Jul 17th, 2018

TR-17021 Conduit Improvements
Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore City, Maryland

Community Grants Available for Outreach and Greening Projects

Jul 13th, 2018

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Trust to improve communities, reduce runoff, and enhance local natural resources. These projects can include green spaces, parks, tree canopies, and water bodies.

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver and Redevelopment Waiver

Jul 12th, 2018

EBDI Phase II 2B (Infrastructure and Streetscape)
Baltimore City, Maryland

DPW Offices, Yards Closed for the July Fourth Holiday

Jun 28th, 2018

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will be closed Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. Trash and recycling WILL NOT BE COLLECTED on Wednesday, July 4. The make-up day for trash and recycling will be Saturday, July 7.

Financial Assistance for Eligible Water Customers to Increase

Jun 28th, 2018

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will increase the amount of financial assistance offered to certain low-income City water customers, matching the upcoming adjustment in water and sewer rates. Starting July 1, 2018, water/sewer charges will increase by 9.4 percent. 

Sampling to Confirm Water Safety Begins

Jun 27th, 2018

The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is required by State and Federal laws to periodically test our drinking water for lead and copper residue. Baltimore initially was required to monitor at least 100 different taps once every year. Because the City’s water quality consistently exceeds the set standards, our lead and copper sampling frequency was reduced to 50 homes every three years.

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Jun 27th, 2018

BGE 30" Gas Main - Mt. Royal Ave. Segment
W & E Mt Royal Ave., Maryland Ave. to E Preston St.
Baltimore City, Maryland

Northwest Transfer Station to Close Temporarily

Jun 18th, 2018

Citizens directed to use Sisson Street yard; Small Haulers to use Quarantine Road Landfill.
Due to construction, the Northwest Transfer Station (NWTS), located at 5030 Reisterstown Rd., will close to citizens and to small commercial haulers for two weeks beginning Monday, July 2, reopening on Monday, July 16.

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