Funding will help modernize infrastructure, protect public health and support jobs in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties BALTIMORE (March 18, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today announced the approval of more than $40 million to accelerate the inventory and replacement of drinking water lines that contain lead in Prince George’s and Read the Rest…
BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that Rodney Barkley, a Maryland-certified Lead Paint Inspector and principal operator of Green Environmental, LLC, was sentenced to 5 years, all suspended, and 2 years of supervised probation by the Honorable Judge Sylvester Cox in Baltimore City Circuit Court. Barkley pleaded guilty on October 3, Read the Rest…
Goal is to Empower Parents with Information Needed to Protect Children BALTIMORE (October 20, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced a series of events for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health and the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative to spread awareness about reducing lead exposure. Read the Rest…
Ensuring Kids are Free from Lead Exposure Helps Them Stay Healthy and Ready to Learn, Thrive, and Succeed in School and Life BALTIMORE (July 31, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state, requiring any tenant-occupied rental properties to be reinspected for lead paint Read the Rest…
Board of Public Works unanimously approves seven projects for drinking water safety, economic growth, pollution reduction BALTIMORE (April 2, 2025) – The Maryland Board of Public Works today unanimously approved more than $74 million for seven Baltimore City water infrastructure projects. This funding will protect children from lead poisoning, prevent sewer overflows, reduce stormwater pollution, Read the Rest…
Oct. 20-26 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week; Maryland celebrates pioneering law BALTIMORE (Oct. 21, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today celebrated the 30th anniversary of the law establishing the state’s lead poisoning prevention program by connecting families with assistance at the Eutaw Meridian Park Community Day and Resource Fair in Baltimore. Maryland’s Read the Rest…
Educational Videos to be Posted Daily on Social Media; More Stringent Standard for Environmental Investigations of Lead Poisoning Goes into Effect in 2024 BALTIMORE (Oct. 23, 2023) – As part of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Maryland Department of the Environment is launching a public education campaign today on social media featuring animated videos spreading Read the Rest…
Baltimore City, WSSC and Baltimore County Receive Largest Allocations BALTIMORE (Sept. 22, 2023) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced $80 million in funding to local water systems as part of an initiative to improve drinking water by replacing service lines that contain lead. ”Lead is still a threat in our most vulnerable Read the Rest…
Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Office of the Attorney General File Lawsuit against Owner of Baltimore Television Tower for Alleged Lead Paint Violations Complaint Seeks Financial Penalties, Orders to Clean Up and Prevent Further Spread of Lead Paint Chips, Continue Outreach to Affected Communities BALTIMORE (May 5, 2023) – Maryland Department of the Environment Read the Rest…
MARYLAND HIGHLIGHTS LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEKNew action level, demonstrated effectiveness of universal testing provide health protection for Maryland children; Significant progress has been made in reducing illnesses, but one case is one too many BALTIMORE (Oct. 24, 2022) – In commemoration of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Maryland Department of the Environment, together with the Read the Rest…