Baltimore County has launched a new online groundwater records portal and standardized stormwater requirements for certain agricultural projects, expanding efforts to simplify regulatory processes and improve access to county services.
The improvements are part of Baltimore County Builds, an ongoing initiative to make development, permitting, and regulatory processes more efficient and easier to navigate for
residents, businesses, and property owners.
The County’s new Ground Water Management Records Portal provides 24/7 access to public records related to private drinking water wells, septic systems, underground storage tank removals, and groundwater contamination cases. Property owners, contractors, and real estate professionals can search for and download available records without submitting individual requests to County staff.
“Not only is this a meaningful convenience for our customers seeking these records, it also significantly improves our efficiency,” said Brady Locher, Acting Director of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (DEPS). “Now, the general public and industry professionals can access our records on a separate and secure platform 24/7.”
The County has also introduced standardized stormwater plan requirements for certain agricultural structures involving between 5,000 square feet and one acre of land disturbance. The standards are intended to provide clearer requirements and streamline reviews for qualifying agricultural projects. Projects disturbing more than one acre remain subject to the full stormwater permitting process and may require a separate state construction permit.
Together, the changes aim to reduce administrative delays, improve access to public information, and provide greater clarity for applicants navigating County regulations. They build on Baltimore County’s broader efforts to modernize development and permitting services.
Learn more about Baltimore County Builds.
