June 23rd, 2025 by WCBC Radio

THIS IS AN URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE ALLEGANY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. RAW SEWAGE CONTINUES TO FLOW INTO GEORGES CREEK AT SEVERAL POINTS BETWEEN SHAFT AND WESTERNPORT.  THIS ALSO AFFECTS THE POTOMAC RIVER DOWNSTREAM FROM THE MOUTH OF GEORGES CREEK IN WESTERNPORT (WHERE GEORGES CREEK EMPTIES INTO THE POTOMAC RIVER).  DO NOT DRINK, FISH, OR COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THOSE WATERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  THE AFFECTED PORTION OF THE POTOMAC RIVER IS DOWNSTREAM FROM THE MOUTH OF GEORGES CREEK.  CONTAMINANTS FROM RAW SEWAGE CAN CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS.  AGAIN, THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS URGING THOSE IN THE VICINITY OF THESE WATERS NOT TO DRINK, FISH, OR COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THOSE WATERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.