Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Alerts & Advisories
Air Quality
Clean Air Partners, in cooperation with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) provides real-time air-quality information and forecasting for the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan region.
Drought
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) closely monitors drought conditions throughout the state. The current status on drought conditions are provided by MDE. Water Use Restrictions are only in effect when a Drought Emergency has been officially declared.
Water Quality
The Baltimore County Health Department routinely monitors recreational waters and beach areas for water quality. If elevated or unsafe levels of bacteria are detected, Water Contact Alerts and Advisories and Public Beach Closures will be issued for affected areas.
Revised June 28, 2011
