Howard County Issues Health Alert Following 33,000-Gallon Sewage Spill in Savage

Howard County has issued a precautionary health alert after a significant sewage spill occurred in Savage on Friday. Approximately 33,000 gallons of sewage entered storm drains, a wooded area near the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant, and the Little Patuxent River due to a damaged seal on a bypass pump. The Department of Public Works was notified of the overflow on Friday at 1:45 p.m. and stopped it by 2:00 p.m. Lime has been applied to affected wooded areas, and signs have been placed along the river. The Maryland Department of the Environment was informed of the incident and subsequent response actions.