The Baltimore City Department of Public Works will hold two public meetings in October to update residents on the city's progress in meeting requirements of its consent decree related to operations at Baltimore's two wastewater treatment plants.

The meetings are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 21, and Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The consent decree , entered into by the City of Baltimore, the Maryland Department of the Environment, and Blue Water Baltimore, addresses past violations of discharge permits issued to the Back River and Patapsco wastewater treatment plants.

Under the decree, the city must provide opportunities for public engagement and post quarterly progress reports online.

During the meetings, senior leaders from Baltimore's Department of Public Works will provide updates on the wast

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