Sewage Overflow Forces Condo Residents to Evacuate

A mechanical failure at the Greenbriar Wastewater Pumping Station in Greenbelt caused sewage to back up into a nearby condominium building early Saturday, Aug. 6.

The Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO), caused by a mechanical failure, released approximately 46,000 gallons of wastewater between 12:15 and 5:45 a.m. in the area but did not affect any waterways, said Lyn Riggins, a spokesperson for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

As a result of the mechanical failure at the pumping station, located at 8021 Mandan Rd., occupants of at least four units in the building had to be temporarily relocated, Riggins said.

The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Prince George’s County Health Department were notified of the situation.

With nearly 5,400 miles of sewer mains throughout its service area, WSSC asks that residents call 301-206-4002 at any time to report water or sewer emergencies in Prince George's County.