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Sewage Overflow At Mount St. Mary's University Prompts Public Health Alert

The Frederick County Health Department is cautioning residents to avoid certain waterways after a sewage overflow on Mount St. Mary's University campus on the east side of Route 15.

Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland

Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland

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Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland

Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland

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According to health officials, the public should avoid the waters from Saint Mary Run to Toms Creek to Monocacy River, and they've cautioned that swimming or full-body immersion in those areas should be avoided.

A second alert was issued for the Monocacy River from Route 144 to Route 80 or Fingerboard Road rom Pinecliff Park to Buckeystown Park.

If one comes into contact with the impacted areas, health officials said that they should wash thoroughly with soap and water, especially before eating.

"Boating and fishing is still permitted and fish may still be safe to consume if cleaned, scaled, and cooked," they added. "Pet owners should also keep their pets away from these waters."

The areas should be avoided for at least two weeks, through Wednesday, April 17. Signs will be posted on Mount Saint Mary’s University campus near the affected waters. 

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