Press Releases

Latest Cryptosporidium Test Results Negative

Oct 3rd, 2023

As of Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced that the latest test samples found no traces of Cryptosporidium oocysts in the Druid Lake Reservoir. The test results were delivered to DPW on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

Baltimore City DPW, Health Department Provide Update on Cryptosporidium, Release New FAQ Document

Sep 30th, 2023

Today, Saturday, Sept. 30, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) in conjunction with the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), released additional FAQs on the DPW website and made the following update to the public regarding the discovery of low levels of the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium found during a routine test at Druid Lake Reservoir.

DPW Detects Low Levels of Cryptosporidium During Routine Testing of Druid Lake Reservoir

Sep 28th, 2023

Today, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced that during a routine test of the Druid Lake Reservoir low levels of the microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium were discovered. Cryptosporidium is a microorganism commonly found in lakes and rivers, which can potentially cause gastrointestinal problems, particularly, in those who are immunocompromised, elderly, or children.

 DPW Launches Textile Recycling Partnership  Blue Bins Available at Residential Drop-off Centers to Collect  Unwanted Clothes, Textile Items

Sep 25th, 2023

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)  has announced that residents can now bring used clothing, shoes, sheets, and other textiles to any of DPW’s five Residential Drop-off Centers, where large blue collection bins will be available.

Now Accepting Public Comment: Modified Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Revised Emergency Response Plan

Sep 21st, 2023

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW)  has announced the release of its Revised Emergency Response Plan (ERP), a reference tool to be used by City personnel during a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) or reported building backup emergency.   DPW will accept public comments pertaining to this document for 30 days, through October 21, 2023.

DPW’s  Northwest Transfer Station Scale Replacement Work Rescheduled: Sept. 7-9  Transfer Station to Remain Open to Residents, Small Haulers

Sep 5th, 2023

Scale replacement work at the Northwest Transfer Station has been rescheduled due to a request from the vendor. This week, the scale replacement work will take place from Thursday, Sept. 7 to Saturday, Sept. 9. During this time, residents can continue to use the facility’s Residential Drop-Off Center and small commercial waste haulers will be able to dispose of their loads.   

DPW Offices, Sanitation Yards Closed Labor Day, Monday, September 4

Aug 31st, 2023

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Interim Director Richard J. Luna reminds residents that Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023, is a City holiday. DPW offices and sanitation yards will be CLOSED. The Labor Day closure does NOT impact trash and recycling collections. Monday is not a scheduled curbside trash or recycling collection day.

DPW’s Northwest Transfer Station to Replace Scale System Scale Replacement Work: Aug. 31- Sept. 2 Transfer Station to Remain Open to Residents, Small Haulers

Aug 25th, 2023

DPW will be replacing scale equipment at the Northwest Transfer Station from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. During this time, residents can continue to use the facility’s Residential Drop-Off Center and small commercial waste haulers will be able to dispose of their loads.   While DPW replaces the scale system, small haulers will be charged a flat rate of $20 per load.

Mayor Scott, DPW Distribute $15.87 Million in State Grant Funding to Provide Water Bill Debt Relief Over 75,000 Baltimore City, County Residents to Receive Assistance

Aug 24th, 2023

Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Department of Public Works Interim Director Richard J. Luna announced that 75,811 Baltimore City and County residents who accrued water bill debt during the COVID-19 pandemic will receive debt relief credits on their upcoming water bills. DPW is mailing letters to notify the eligible City and County residents who will receive the debt relief credit. 

Mayor Scott, DPW Announce Immediate Lifting of the Voluntary Water Restriction for Baltimore City and Baltimore and Howard Counties

Aug 9th, 2023

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is pleased to announce that the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is lifting the ‘Voluntary Water Restriction’ notice for Baltimore City and Baltimore and Howard counties, effective immediately. The City’s water distribution system has stabilized and resumed normal operations following the July 13 fire at the Cromwell Pumping Station located in Baltimore County.  

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