WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707-5902. (301) 206-8100. Fax:(301) 206-8186. E-Mail:communications@wsscwater.com

SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW--- PISCATWAY CREEK

ACCOKEEK, MARYLAND

LAUREL, May 9: A clogged drain at the Piscataway Wastewater Treatment Plant in Accokeek, Maryland caused a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) of approximately 30,500 gallons of untreated domestic wastewater, some of which reached Piscataway Creek. The overflow began at just before 8 a.m. Saturday, May 9th, and ended at approximately 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

WSSC is committed to protecting the health of the public and the environment. The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Prince George’s County Health Department have been notified of the situation. Signs informing citizens of the SSO have been posted in the area. And, WSSC crews are working to restore the area and will spread lime after line flushing is completed.

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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WSSC is the 8th largest water and wastewater utility in the nation, with a network of more than 5,500 miles of fresh water pipe and nearly 5,400 miles of sewer pipeline. Serving customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties since 1918, our drinking water has always met or exceeded federal standards.