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Attorney General, Maryland Department of Environment Secure $2.2 Million Settlement After Lead Paint from Baltimore Tower Contaminated Surrounding Communities

BALTIMORE, MD — Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Maryland Department of Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain, today announced a $2.2 million settlement and consent decree against the owner of a Baltimore broadcast tower and its contractor after lead paint chips and debris spread across surrounding neighborhoods – reaching parks, playground, and daycares. The settlement resolves  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces $40 Million Investment in Lead Service Line Replacements

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…

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Lead Paint Inspector Sentenced for Falsifying Lead Paint Certificates and Operating Radiation Machine Without a License

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…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Announces Series of Events for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

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…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Revokes 1,400 Lead Paint Inspection Certificates Issued by Suspended Inspector to Protect Children and Families

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…

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State Approves $74 million for Baltimore City Water Infrastructure Projects

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…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Promotes Education on 30th Anniversary of Lead Poisoning Prevention

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…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Launches Awareness Campaign for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

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…

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Department of the Environment Approves $80 Million for Lead Service Line Inventories and Replacements to Improve Water Systems

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…

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Maryland Department of the Environment, Maryland Office of the Attorney General File Lawsuit against Owner of Baltimore Television Tower for Alleged Lead Paint Violations

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…

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