GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced Friday that they are rescinding the emergency water closure for a section of Marley Creek caused by a massive sewage spill that happened back in September.
OnSeptember 28, the department issued an emergency closing for Marley Creek between Brewers Island and Marley Creek Drive for a sewage spill estimated to be over 10,000 gallons.
According to the organization, the overflow started on September 27 and appeared to be the cause of a pump failure at an apartment complex. The spill continued into the following day.
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Following the closure, signs were posted warning the public against direct contact.
Several reinspections did take place prior to the lifted closure, according to the health department.
