Baltimore County authorities are warning residents to avoid contact with two local streams after about 17,000 gallons of sewage overflowed this weekend.
The overflow occurred at 11:30 p.m. Friday at the White Marsh Sewerage Pumping Station, near Reames and Buttonwood roads after heavy rains forced stormwater into the sewage system. The problem was under control by Saturday afternoon, officials said.
The county is advising residents to avoid contact with the waters of White Marsh Run and Bird River, and is monitoring the site. Signs are posted.
Plans to replace the pumping station are expected to be complete by February 2008.
