Sewage Overflow Stopped in Herring Run: DPW

Citizens should avoid contact with Herring Run after 55,400 gallons of sewage overflowed into the stream, according to Baltimore Public Works.

Authorities learned of the break in the 21-inch sanitary sewer main last Tuesday, Nov. 17, but they could not stop the overflow until Saturday, Nov. 21, due to steep slopes and woods, the department of public works reported.

Officials said they had to construct an access road to reach the impacted area and stop the overflow.

In all, more than 55,000 gallons of sewage seeped into Herring Run through a sewer manhole, according to the report.

The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Baltimore City Health Department were made aware of the incident, and signage has been posted at the site—in the 5100 block of Perring Parkway—the report said.

Public works personnel advised citizens to avoid contact with the area due to potential pollution. People should not fish, swim or wade in the waterway; if contact does occur, wash the affected area with soap and water immediately.