Recent News

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

BGE Key Crossing Reliability Initiative
Hawkins and Sollers Point
Baltimore City and County, Maryland

 Apr 23rd, 2020

Department of Public Works Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

The 1960s were a transformative period of societal awakening in America. It was the era of Civil Rights activism, anti-war demonstrations, and numerous societal liberation actions. It was also the awakening of environmental movements worldwide. In 1969, Earth Day was born, from the collaboration of a Harvard graduate student and a U.S. Senator.

 Apr 23rd, 2020 Earth DayDenis HayesSenator Gaylord Nelson

New Emergency COVID-19 Discount Program, Unemployed Account Holders Can Apply Beginning May 8

Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that water billing will resume on Friday, May 8, 2020, and he also announced the new Emergency COVID-19 Discount. Water billing in Baltimore City has been delayed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

 Apr 22nd, 2020

Preparing Your Building for Reopening

Balltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark reminds owners of vacated or closed businesses and/or large buildings to check their water systems in preparation for future "reopening."

 Apr 16th, 2020

Severe Storm Predicted to Hit Baltimore Area: Keep Storm Drains Clear, Bag and Secure Debris

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark asks residents to stay alert as severe storms are predicted to arrive in the Baltimore area starting early tomorrow, Monday, April 13.

 Apr 12th, 2020

City Holiday Good Friday: April 10, 2020

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark reminds Baltimore City residents that Good Friday, April 10, 2020, is a City holiday.  There will be no trash or recycling collections on Good Friday.

 Apr 8th, 2020

Application for Variance

SOMERSET I
1234 McElderry Street
Baltimore City, Maryland

 Apr 3rd, 2020

Application for Stormwater Qualitative Control Waiver

Herring Run Stream Restoration  (Western Branch)
Loch Raven Blvd & Perring Pkwy

 Apr 3rd, 2020

Event Cancelled: Household Hazardous Waste Drop off Days

DPW's Household Hazardous Waste Collection drop off event, originally scheduled to be held on Friday and Saturday, April 3 & 4, has been cancelled. 

 Apr 2nd, 2020

DPW Warns: Beware of COVID-19 Scams

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Acting Director Matthew W. Garbark today advises Baltimore City water customers to be aware of scams being done during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scammers may call you on the phone or come to your home, claiming to be from DPW, and request money.  This is a scam, and the Department of Public Works does not make collections in this manner.

 Mar 30th, 2020

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