Water Quality

In June, Pumphrey swam 24 miles through open waters from Sandy Point State Park to the inner harbor. What's next for her?

Bacteria concerns still linger for some scientists.

The announcement signals that Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore is one-step closer to its ultimate goal: a fully swimmable and fishable harbor.

With that settlement, the city will also enter into a consent decree that includes a timeline for repairs and upgrades at both the Patapsco and Back River wastewater treatment facilities.

DPW says all public communication plans have to be approved through state health and environmental departments under the federal consent decree.

The parasite was detected in the lowest levels that tests can register.

City officials say there is a low risk of infection for most people.

It’s estimated that 200 million Americans were exposed to PFAS through drinking water.

The Baltimore City Fire Department ruled that the explosion was “accidental.”

An industrial wastewater plant in Baltimore will process a significant amount of contaminated water from the Palestine, Ohio train derailment. Then the treated water would be released into the Back River plant system.