Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant

To Report environmental complaints, please contact both MDE and Baltimore City as follows:

  • ​For MDE:
    • Odor complaints should be reported by phone to the air complaint line at (410) 537-3215 or by email to [email protected].
    • Other Back River wastewater treatment plant complaints should be reported by calling (866) 633-4686.


  • For Baltimore City:
    • Call the 311 line - Submit a 3-1-1 Service Request. 311 connects Baltimore residents, businesses and​​; visitors by providing a resource of city services. You can speak with a live agent, visit the 311 web site HERE, or use the 311 mobile app.​





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