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When maintenance issues first began according to MDE inspection
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Earliest reported Patapsco WWTP violations
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Period: to
July to April: Patapsco WWTP exceeds pollution discharge/nitrogen & phosphorus limits
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BWB alerts MDE to very high bacteria levels at Patapsco WWTP
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Back River & Patapsco WWTP issues publicly revealed in BWB press release
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BWB, represented by Chesapeake Legal Alliance, files federal Clean Water Act lawsuit against Baltimore City
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MDE & BWB file state lawsuit against Baltimore City: get Patapsco & Back River back in compliance or face daily fines
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After another failed inspection, MDE takes over Back River WWTP, orders MES to fix it
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MDE advises to avoid any contact with Back River water for public health safety
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MDE & MES release detailed report on staffing & maintenance issues
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Settlement Finalized: Civil Penalty of $4.7M & Mandatory Improvement Timeline