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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sewage overflow, fewer power outages as Baltimore-area storm recovery continues
While power outages are dwindling, a sewage overflow is the latest obstacle in the Baltimore area's recovery after a powerful thunderstorm hit the region and an EF-1 tornado swept through Federal Hill and into Dundalk on Friday. Over 74,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric customers were impacted by Friday's storm. By Sunday evening, about 2,700 were still without service across central Maryland — meaning 98% of customers had power restored, according to an update from the utility company. The company expects to restore the majority of the outstanding customers' power by late Sunday night, though some outages will continue into Monday, it said. The storm caused damage to power lines and poles with 'significant' tree damage throughout Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties and Baltimore City, BGE said. In Baltimore County, the Dundalk Pumping Station lost power, causing a sewage overflow on the 7900 block of Dundalk Avenue at about 8:42 p.m. Friday, the county's Department of Public Works and Transportation said in a news release Sunday. Power was restored to the station shortly after 11:34 p.m. Friday, it said. Residents are advised to avoid recreational activities or any direct contact with the water in some of the area's parks, according to the Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services. Merritt, Chesterwood, Waters Edge, Turner Station, Fleming and Stansbury parks are all under the recreational water quality advisory, along with the Sparrows Point Country Club, the department said Saturday. ________
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Howard County issues advisory after Columbia sewage overflow
The Howard County Health Department released a public notification Friday after a sewage overflow in Columbia. The department's notice stated that the Howard County Bureau of Utilities was able to stop the overflow and placed signage in the area to alert passersby. Woman killed in Howard County crash involving car stolen by juveniles, police say Robert J. Lancelotta Sr., Howard County real estate developer, dies Former Howard County superintendent Martirano to lead Allegany County schools The notice states that the overflow occurred as a result of a broken main behind Watchlight Court in Columbia. Authorities are urging the public to keep themselves and any pets away from the water in that area, including downstream in Lake Elkhorn. Last year, the Howard County Health Department sent a similar notice after an estimated 138,888-gallon sewage overflow at the Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Plant in Savage. Those with questions about the overflow and cleanup efforts can reach the Bureau of Utilities at 410-313-4900. Have a news tip? Contact Mathew Schumer at mschumer@
