Wastewater Archive
WBAL-TV: MDE testing wastewater to help prevent COVID-19 outbreaks
News stories, Public Health, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Feb 05, 2021
The Maryland Department of the Environment is using a unique way to help prevent future outbreaks of the coronavirus. Go to story
WYPR: The Fight Against COVID Goes To The Sewers
News stories, Public Health, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Jan 27, 2021
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is pulling together a new statewide initiative to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in public housing facilities: sampling and testing wastewater for the virus. Go to story
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Oct 07, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, improve drinking water system BALTIMORE (October 7, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $5.6 million in grants and loans today to reduce water pollution and
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Stormwater, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Sep 02, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay BALTIMORE (September 2, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $10 million in grants today to reduce pollution and improve water quality. The board is composed of Governor Larry Hogan, Treasurer Nancy
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Department of the Environment issues reminder: “No wipes in the pipes”
Clean Water, Press releases, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Mar 25, 2020
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ISSUES REMINDER: “NO WIPES IN THE PIPES” Disposable wipes, paper towels should not go into the toilet, which can cause sewage backups and overflows BALTIMORE (March 25, 2020) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is reminding everyone that they should not dispose of wipes,
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Wastewater
Jan 02, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Funding will reduce pollution and energy consumption BALTIMORE, MD (January 2, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $46 million in funding today to
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Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay
Governor Hogan, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Wastewater
Jun 20, 2018
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works Approves Funding for Clean Water and the Chesapeake Bay Funding will improve wastewater infrastructure, reduce pollution BALTIMORE, MD (June 20, 2018) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $32 million in funding today to reduce pollution
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WMDT: One Million Dollars Pegged for Princess Anne Wastewater Project
News stories, Wastewater
Nov 02, 2017
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – A project in Princess Anne to help its infrastructure and the environment has been approved for a $1 million grant. The Princess Anne Wastewater Treatment Plant energy project is part of the Department of Environment’s initiative focused on combining clean water and clean energy. The
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Drinking water, Press releases, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Jul 05, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution, improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, save energy BALTIMORE (July 5, 2017) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $92 million
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Herald-Mail: Officials break ground on upgrades to Washington County sewage plant
News stories, Secretary Grumbles, Wastewater
Oct 19, 2016
The same day as the 44th anniversary of the EPA’s Clean Water Act, Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles said Washington County continues to prove itself as an environmental leader — locally, regionally and beyond… Read the entire article.