Recent News

Heavy Weekend Rains Contribute to Sewer Overflows

May 15th, 2019

Weekend rains contributed to sewer overflows of about 21 million gallons of stormwater mixed with sewer water.

Grand Award for Enhanced Nutrient Removal Upgrades at Back River

May 14th, 2019

Baltimore's Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) Project Upgrades at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant received the prestigious Grand Award from the Anerican Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

Baltimore Wins Annual Water Taste Test Challenge

May 13th, 2019

Baltimore City has again come out on top at the Chesapeake Section: American Water Works Association's Annual Water Taste Test Challenge, with the City's  Montebello Water Treatment Facility winning "Best in Show."

American Public Works Association Selects Director Chow as a Top Ten Leader

May 13th, 2019

Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., Director of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW), has been honored with the most prestigious award in the field, being placed among the Top Ten Public Works Leaders for 2019.

Baltimore Launches Clean Drain Campaign in City Schools

May 6th, 2019

Four participating Baltimore City public schools will compete for a share of $5,000 in cash prizes by collecting pledges from City residents. The pledge is to change how we dispose of clog-creating cooking grease and wet wipes.

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Apr 26th, 2019

North Reclaim Tunnel – Escape Tunnel Replacement
1910 Benhill Avenue
Baltimore City, Maryland

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Apr 23rd, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE

Glen Avenue Duplexes
3411 Glen Avenue
Baltimore City, Maryland

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

Apr 23rd, 2019

Harris Creek Storm Drain Rehabilitation
700 N Chester and 2300 E Monument Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

Application for Redevelopment Waiver

Apr 22nd, 2019

Port Covington Chapter 1
Cromwell Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

Clogged Sewer Line Contributes to Sewage Overflow

Apr 20th, 2019

A sewer overflow in the 3500 block of Gelston Drive released about 19,170 gallons into the Gwynns Falls before it was stopped on Friday, April 19. The cause of the overflow was related to a blockage created by, among other things, grease and improperly discarded rags.

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