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WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION
14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707-5902. (301) 206-8100. Fax:(301) 206-8186.
E-Mail:communications@wsscwater.com
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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Sanitary Sewer Overflow
Greenbriar Wastewater Pumping Station
Greenbelt, Maryland
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Contact: Jim Neustadt |
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Lyn Riggins |
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jneusta@wsscwater.com |
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LAUREL, MD (February 1, 2010): A valve on a force main failed causing a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) on Sunday, January 31 at WSSC’s Greenbriar Wastewater Pumping Station, located at 8021 Mandan Road in Greenbelt. Approximately 100,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed into an unnamed tributary that leads to Beaverdam Creek. The SSO began at 10:37 am and ended at approximately 7:00 pm.
The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Prince George’s County Health Department have been notified of the situation. Signs are being posted in the area and lime is being spread in the affected area.
With nearly 5,400 miles of sewer mains throughout its service area, WSSC appreciates notification from citizens if a sewer back up is suspected. Citizens can call 301-206-4002 or toll free 1-800-828-6439 at any time to report water or sewer emergencies in Prince George's or Montgomery counties.
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Established in 1918, today WSSC is the 8th largest water and wastewater utility in the nation, with a network of more than 5,500 miles of fresh water pipeline and nearly 5,400 miles of sewer pipeline. Serving 1.8 million residents in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties our drinking water has always met or exceeded federal standards.
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