Sewage Spill Contaminates Bynum Run Stream in Bel Air, Repairs Underway
Harford County is working to repair sewer lines in Bel Air after a sewage spill contaminated the Bynum Run stream. An estimated 750,000 gallons of raw sewage were released, prompting health officials to advise residents to avoid contact with the…
Baltimore, MD, August 6, 2026 —
Bel Air, MD – Harford County officials are undertaking repairs to sewer lines in Bel Air following a significant sewage spill that has contaminated the Bynum Run stream. The incident, which released an estimated 750,000 gallons of raw sewage, has led to advisories from health officials urging residents to avoid contact with the affected waterway.
The contamination poses a potential health risk, and local health authorities have recommended that the public refrain from entering Bynum Run until at least August 13. This advisory period is intended to allow time for the stream to recover and for water quality to improve.
Crews have successfully completed repairs on the main damaged pipe. However, work is ongoing as teams continue to inspect and secure other sections of the sewer infrastructure in the area to prevent further incidents. The full extent of the environmental impact and the timeline for complete remediation are still being assessed.
Details regarding the cause of the pipe failure have not been immediately provided. Harford County is managing the response and repair efforts.
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