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Laurel, Md. – November 19, 2021 – WSSC Water crews quickly responded to and stopped a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) in a wooded area near Sangamore Road and Macarthur Boulevard in Bethesda. The overflow was detected on Wednesday, November 17, at approximately 5:35 a.m. and ended on Thursday, November 18, at 3:15 p.m.

Grease and wipes caused the overflow, which resulted an estimated 10,101 gallons of untreated wastewater to flow into a nearby dry impoundment area, keeping it from entering Little Falls Branch. WSSC Water crews cleared the blockage of grease and wipes and will set up a bypass pumping operation to move wastewater around the section of pipe to allow for a more comprehensive cleaning of the sewer main.

Area residents may notice an odor near the SSO location. Signs warning residents to avoid the area have been posted. Once repairs are complete, crews will clean and restore the impacted area.

WSSC Water has made appropriate notifications to the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Montgomery County Health Department.

WSSC Water is committed to protecting the health of the public and the environment. With more than 5,600 miles of sewer mains throughout its service area, WSSC Water appreciates notifications from citizens if a sewer overflow or water main break is suspected. Citizens can call WSSC Water’s 24-hour Emergency Call Center at 301-206-4002 to report water or sewer emergencies in Prince George’s or Montgomery counties.

Customers can also report emergencies via email at emergencycallcenter@wsscwater.com, and those customers who have smartphones can report emergencies using the WSSC Water Mobile App.



WSSC Water is the proud provider of safe, seamless and satisfying water services, making the essential possible every day for our neighbors in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. We work to deliver our best because it’s what our customers expect and deserve.