Department of Public Works
Edward C. Adams Jr., Director
County Office Building
111 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 307
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 410-887-3300
Fax: 410-887-3406
E-mail: publicworks@baltimorecountymd.gov
Flood Insurance Map Information or Water and Sewer Availability
Metropolitan District Financing and Petitions
Computes, processes and bills Metropolitan charges such as water and sewer benefit, sewer services, water distribution charges, etc.
Bureaus
Utilities - Sewer Emergencies - call 410-887-7415. Maintains and repairs sanitary sewer pipeline; sewage pumping stations; permitting and monitoring of industrial and commercial wastewater discharge, etc.
Highways - Performs snow removal; roadside mowing and tree maintenance; storm debris removal; road resurfacing; pot hole repair; street sweeping; driveway access and concrete replacement; curb, gutter and sidewalk repair and replacement; etc.
Solid Waste Management - Coordinates and oversees Collection Connection for trash and Single Stream recycling; overseeing disposal of County's trash and recycling; promoting recycling; etc.
Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning - Installs and maintains traffic signals; traffic signs; traffic calming program; ensure safe & efficient operation of county's highway system; plan for anticipated transportation needs, etc.
Engineering and Construction - Designs county infrastructure; administers prequalification and selection of engineers and contractors; bridge inspections; administers construction contract bidding, processing and inspection for public roads, sewers, water lines, alleys, buildings, storm drains, bridges, shoreline protection, dredging & parks; property surveys; City/County project coordination; etc.
Building & Equipment Services - Maintains and repairs all County government owned and leased facilities; provides custodial services; internal mail delivery; surplus equipment; provides county equipment maintenance and repair.
Other Items of Interest
Road map to Public Works (PDF) - Get additional help searching for who does what in Public Works.
Bridge and Road Closures - View information on roads closed due to bridge repair or replacement.
Water Issues - Find out who to call for water main breaks, information on water bills, water saving tips, fire hydrants ,etc.
Directory of Services - An alphabetical listing of county services
Design Manual - This document has been adopted for use on new County Projects by Council Resolution 63-10, effective August 2, 2010 to assist Professional Engineers and Architects with preparation of plans and contract documents.
Consent Decree (PDF) - Sanitary Sewer System - Brought forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) against Baltimore County, after three years of negotiations has an effective "Date of Entry" of September 20, 2005. The Consent Decree outlines the agreed upon work (capital, equipment and operations improvements over the next 14 years) with deadlines necessary for compliance with the Clean Water Act and the Maryland water pollution control laws with the goal of eliminating sanitary sewer overflows. Consent Decree Appendix (PDF)
Cuba Road - View the drawings on the proposed changes to the intersection with Shawan Road.
- Decision (PDF) - Public Works makes a decision on the Cuba Road - Shawan Road Intersection.
Revised November 1, 2011
