Riverfront Park in Laurel, Maryland, has been closed Friday after 1.5 to 2 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Patuxent River, Howard County Public Works officials say.
WSSC crews are pumping water to clear the waste, which will flow through Laurel and eventually out into the Chesapeake Bay, Laurel officials said.
“Until this is resolved, residents are urged not to allow their children and pets anywhere near the water," said Laurel City Administrator Marty Flemion.“People should absolutely avoid fishing in Riverfront Park until we sound the all clear.”
The park is closed until further notice, Flemion said. Crews are posting signs along the river to warn visitors of the hazards.
Howard County officials said the sewage leak has been stopped. They have not released other details about how the spill happened.
