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Sewage Overflow into Bush River at Aberdeen Proving Ground |
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Saturday, 08 July 2006 |
(WJZ)
Edgewood, Md. The Waste Water Treatment Plant in the Edgewood
Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground experienced a sewer system overflow
between 1:00 and 6:00 a.m. July 6.
Approximately
1,082,610 gallons of partially treated sewage overflowed from the
chlorination tank. In addition, between 2:00 and 5:30 a.m. an
additional 23,940 gallons overflowed the plant and were discharged into
the Bush River.
The Harford County Department of Health and the Maryland Department of the Environment were notified of the event.
The
public should avoid water contact and fishing in the area for 30 days
or until the water returns to normal. APG is monitoring the water
quality.
Questions should be directed to 410-278-1147 or 800-688-8705.
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 08 July 2006 )
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