BALTIMORE MD (December 27, 2013) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has reached a final determination to reissue a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit to Baltimore City.

This permit covers stormwater discharges from the storm drain system owned or operated by Baltimore City. Permit requirements include implementing comprehensive stormwater management programs for addressing runoff from new and redevelopment projects, restoring urban areas where there is currently little or no stormwater management, and working toward meeting stormwater waste load allocations for local water resources and Chesapeake Bay. The City also must monitor urban runoff and eliminate illicit discharges to the storm drain system.

These responsibilities are handled by the Surface Water Management Division of the Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Water and Wastewater.
The NPDES final determination may be found on MDE's web site.