REMINDER: Comments on Water Affordability Regulations Due on June 4

Friday May 29th, 2020

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The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds residents and stakeholders that June 4, 2020, is the deadline to submit written comments on proposed rules and regulations to facilitate a key portion of the Water Accountability and Equity Act (WAEA). These draft regulations address customer service and support for water, wastewater, and storm water billing, and focus on resolving water billing disputes. 

Acting DPW Director Matthew W. Garbark encourages you to share your input before the proposed rules are finalized. Click here to view proposed rules. 

Comments on the proposed rules can be emailed to: publicworks@baltimorecity.gov. 

Comments can also be mailed to:
Janelle Mummey, Esq.
Office of Legislative Affairs
Abel Wolman Building, Suite 203
200 Holliday St. Baltimore, Md. 21202. 

In addition to the proposed regulations, DPW has posted the following WAEA-related documents on its website:

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