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.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Updates

Health Assessment

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry expects to complete its initial health assessment by early June. The agency will provide a specific date of release, and the Health Department will schedule an opportunity for the community to meet with ATSDR and discuss the findings and recommendations.

Email address

The Health Department has set up an email address, swannpark@baltimorecity.gov , for general questions related to the Swann Park situation. We will post questions and answers that have general applicability on this site. (Specific medical questions should be directed to your physician.)

Contact information

http://www.baltimorehealth.org (410) 396 - 4398