Mission

Matthew W. Garbark| Acting Director

Welcome to the Department of Public Works (DPW) website. This website is intended to provide a general overview of DPW and more importantly provide information that you might find useful as a resident, business owner or visitor to Baltimore City. DPW prides itself on providing quality services and strives to be responsive to your needs. Please take the time to explore our entire website and check back often as new information is constantly added.

Our Mission

We support the health, environment, and economy of our City and the region by providing customers with safe drinking water and keeping neighborhoods and waterways clean.

Our Vision

We strive to be a strong proponent and protector of our environment and the health and  vitality  of our communities.

Our mission is to enhance and sustain a healthy quality of life for every citizen and customer by providing efficient management of solid waste services, water, wastewater and stormwater systems, facilities, infrastructure and other assets. This is accomplished through effective management and by utilizing innovative programs, technology and public education.