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City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilwoman Ramos
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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Informational Hearing - Regional Water Governance Task Force
For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Office of the City Administrator, the Director of the Department of Public Works, the Mayor’s Office of Government Relations, the Office of Equity and Civil Rights, and any other relevant agencies to report on the topics outlined in this Resolution and provide additional information as needed by the Committee.
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Baltimore City’s water is among the best water in the country. In the 2022 Water Quality Report, Baltimore City’s water contaminants are below the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s standard, which is excellent. Baltimore’s water and sewer system was ahead of its time when developed over 100 years ago. While the water and sewer infrastructure is aging, the quality of Baltimore’s water continues to be top notch.
Despite Baltimore’s exceptional water quality, residents express dismay about the inequities in the system, particularly around water billing. Baltimore residents pay much more than County residents, although Baltimore County subsidizes the costs. There are still issues within the system that need to be addressed.
The Baltimore Regional Water Governance Task Force (“Task Force”) was created by Senate Bill 880/House Bill 843 of the 2023 Maryland General Assembly. The purpose of the Task Force...
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