Major Sewer Overflows In Baltimore Brought By Heaviest Rainfall In July On Record

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Recent storms led to an additional 3 million gallons of sewer and stormwater overflows to be released throughout Baltimore.
The latest overflows add to the 45 million gallons released in just five days in late July.
The overflows came from historic rainfall in Baltimore last month — much of which was released through structured outfalls designed as part of Baltimore’s sewer system more than 100 years ago.
The Department of Public Works plans to close the