by Mark ReutterAug 15, 2017
Summer rain and the sewage that runs through it
Overflows of wastewater are spiking this summer. Most of the stuff is headed to the Jones Falls and, from there, the Inner Harbor.
Environment
Aug 9, 2017
City to limit sewer backup compensation to $2,500
Parsing a new program to reimburse homeowners with effluent-flooded basements.
Aug 7, 2017
City says it will reimburse victims of basement sewage back-ups
In a nod to public criticism, DPW promises to compensate residents for sewer overflows as part of federal consent decree.
Jun 11, 2017
Blue skies above, polluted water below, paddlers call for a cleaner Inner Harbor
Kayakers decry local inaction and defunding threats from Washington.
May 17, 2017
Speakers decry BRESCO at City Council “zero waste” hearing
Baltimore leaders urged to increase recycling and phase out a polluting power plant.
May 8, 2017
Baltimore released over 3 million gallons of sewage into Jones Falls
City reports totals from its “structured” overflows as a result of Friday’s rainstorm.
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