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Baltimore Sewage Overflow: 1.7 Million Gallons Contaminated

11/15/2025

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Baltimore officials are investigating an overflow releasing about 1.7 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Jones Falls.
The overflow began near 2200 Huntingdon Ave on Wednesday and was contained by Thursday afternoon.
The Maryland Department of the Environment is assessing the environmental impact.
Public works officials estimate it may take 20 years and $2 billion to fully address the issues.

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Baltimore officials are investigating an overflow releasing about 1.7 million gallons of untreated sewage into the Jones Falls.
The overflow began near 2200 Huntingdon Ave on Wednesday and was contained by Thursday afternoon.
The Maryland Department of the Environment is assessing the environmental impact.
Public works officials estimate it may take 20 years and $2 billion to fully address the issues.