Swann Park Updates from Baltimore City Health Department

On April 19, 2007, on the recommendation of the Baltimore City Health Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment, the Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Department closed Swann Park in South Baltimore. Test results indicated elevated levels of arsenic in the soil at the park. Updates to this developing situation will be posted on this site.

Monday, May 7, 2007

Swann Park Task Force Announced

Mayor Dixon and Health Commissioner Sharfstein are announcing the formation of the Swann Park Task Force, which will investigate and report to the Mayor on why arsenic contamination in Swann Park is only coming to public attention now and what steps should be taken to avoid such situations in the future. [Press Release] [More Information on the Swann Park closure]
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http://www.baltimorehealth.org (410) 396 - 4398