Like many older cities, Baltimore, Maryland, faces significant challenges in maintaining and improving its sewer and water infrastructure. However, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works continues an assertive program to ensure that critical projects, such as improvements to the sanitary sewer system along Chinquapin Run, are completed efficiently, affordably and equitably on behalf of residents.
The DPW is responsible for the city’s water, wastewater and stormwater systems, and solid waste collection. It also provides water and wastewater services to surrounding Baltimore County.The city is working to complete projects under a consent decree established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in
