A major sewer spill has occurred in Severna Park, causing thousands of gallons of sewage to flow freely into Cypress Creek yesterday. The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works reported that a force main break on the 800 block of Ritchie Highway was the culprit, leading to 16,200 gallons of sewage spilling into the local waterway before the issue was contained.
The break, which was reported to DPW Emergency Services at 5 p.m., took crews roughly four and a half hours to contain, finally bringing the flow to a halt at 9:30 p.m. The reason for the break is still under investigation. In the meantime, officials have taken measures to minimize health risks and environmental impact.
The Department of Public Works has advised that cleanup activities are still underway and will proceed as necessary. Interested parties can find updates and more information on the overflow by visiting the Anne Arundel County Government website.
