Wastewater Overflow Reported in Clinton

A so-called Sanitary Sewer Overflow occurred yesterday near 7000 Groveton Drive in Clinton yesterday, according to information released Friday by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

According to WSSC, roughly 25,000 gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into a tributary of Piscataway Creek at 2:36 p.m., Thursday. The overflow ended at 8:10 p.m., according to the commission. WSSC crews worked on site to clear the area and signs have been posted. 

The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Prince George’s County Health Department have been notified of the situation. With nearly 5,400 miles of sewer mains in its service area, WSSC wants to be notified if a sewer back up is suspected. Call (301) 206-4002 or 1-800-828-6439 to report water or sewer emergencies in Prince George's or Montgomery counties.