The City of Baltimore is asking for a judicial review of the State of Maryland’s recent takeover of the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The takeover occurred after the plant had experienced ongoing compliance issues.
The city argues that a recent order by Maryland Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles to cease illegal discharges within 48 hours was impossible to comply with, and it was noncompliance with that order which allowed the state to announce it would take control of the plant.
California Sites Reservoir Awarded $25 Million Additional FundingThe California Water Commission recently announced increased funding for Proposition 1 bond recipients, including $38
News Briefs: Baltimore Seeks Judicial Review of State's WWTP Takeover
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Apr 07, 2022
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